Understand
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verse 1
E
When I was nowhere
Emaj7
You knew where that was
E7 A
I never lost my way
And You were the cause
E
When I was no-one
Emaj7
Gonna end it right there
E7
You stood behind me
A B G A B
I never knew You cared
verse 2
E
You heard my heart break
Emaj7
Felt the pain of my fall
E7 A
You were there to save me
And waited for my call
E
I lived without You
Emaj7
Like You were not there
E7
You never gave up on me
A B G A
I never knew You cared
[Refrão]
Chorus
E
Now I hear You
F#
Now I see You
A B
Now I understand
verse 3
E
I wanted everything
Emaj7
That wasn't nailed down
E7
I wanted happiness
A
But not You around
E
You see my weakness
Emaj7
And still You're prepared
E7
To let them nail You down
A
I never knew You cared
Bridge
F#m A
I came to Your arms
E
From where I was then
B
Broken
F#m A
You were crucified
E
It was for me that You died
F#
You're my pride
A
Now I hear You
B
Now I see You
How to play Understand
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.