What Do They Know
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G C D7 G
They say life goes on I’ll find true love again
C D7 G
It’s not the end of the world one day my heart will mend
C D7 G
Someone will come along and a new love will grow
Em Am D7 G
That’s what they say but what do they know
C D7 G
How could they know the pain I feel inside my heart
C D7 G
They never lost your love so who do they think they are
C D7 G
They never held you had to let you go
Em Am D7 G
They’re not trying to live without you so what do they know
C G
They say all is fair in love but for me that’s just not true
Em D7 Am
I feel like someone took a knife and cut my life in two
D7 C D7 G
It’s better to have love and lost than to have never loved I’m told
Em Am D7 G
At least that’s what they say but what do they know
Am D7 G
They’re not trying to live without you so what do they know
How to play What Do They Know
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 G. 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.