Understand
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Intro: Dm Am C G
Dm
I'm looking at the floor
I'm looking anywhere to try to put my head into
Am G
A different place
Dm
I'm stopping it before
Before I think about the promise to myself that
Am G
I'm about to break
F G F
Fall into daydreams inside these walls
G
I must be out of my mind
Dm F
Cause I don't even know you
C G
But all I do is think about your face
Dm F
And I don't wanna call you
C G
But I wish I had your number just in case
Dm F C G
And I never thought someone could shake me like you can
Bb F
Some things weren't designed to understand
Dm
I hope you didn't see
I hope you didn't notice if you did I hope you
Am G
Looked away
Dm
I'll keep it all to me
I'll keep on running cause it's only when I'm running
Am G
That I feel safe
F G
As I fall I must be out of my mind
Dm F
Cause I don't even know you
C G
But all I do is think about your face
Dm F
And I don't wanna call you
C G
But I wish I had your number just in case
Dm F C G
And I never thought someone could shake me like you can
Bb F
Some things weren't designed to understand
Bridge: Dm Am C G (x2)
Dm Em
TV shows and cars that won't slow down
F
I should be looking for a chance but don't know how
Disillusion never let me down
G
Don't lose it now, don't lose it
Dm F
Cause I don't even know you
C G
But all I do is think about your face
Dm F
And I don't wanna call you
C G
But I wish I had your number just in case
Dm F C G
And I never thought someone could shake me like you can
Bb F Am G
Some things weren't designed to understand
Bb F Am
Some things I will never understand
How to play Understand
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.