What I Know Now
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[Intro ]
D G D G
[Verso 1]
D
A little dust on the ivories
G
Paper memories on its face
D A G
Twenty-three years have faded from this empty place
Bm A
Chasin' ghosts and promises
G
Down some long and windin' roads
D A
Traded in my melodies for a heavier life's load
[Refrão]
G A D
But what I know now ain't what I knew back then
G A Bm
That a restless heart don't find its home 'til it circles 'round again
A G A D A G
And the purest kind of music ain't a hit on the radio
D
It's the love in their eyes
A
And their faith that helps you grow
G A D G D G
And what I know now is all I'll ever need to know
[Verso 2]
D
I saw this man in the mirror
G
He looked familiar, worn and tired
D A
He was staring back at me
G
Had the kindest hopeful smile
Bm A G
Then his hand reached out and put a new song in my soul
D A
I heard my son singing it and it made my spirit whole
[Refrão]
G A D
'Cause what I know now ain't what I knew back then
G A Bm
That a restless heart don't find its home 'til it circles 'round again
A G A D A G
And the purest kind of music ain't a hit on the radio
D
It's the love in their eyes
A
And their faith that helps you grow
G A D D
And what I know now is all I'll ever need to know
[Ponte]
Bm A G D
Thought I had to lose it all to find my way back home
Bm A G D
Turns out all the answers were right where I'd always known
D/F# G A
In daddy's worn out family bible, mama's picture on the wall
D/F# G A D A
A quiet little whisper that you answer when it calls
[Refrão]
G A D
'Cause what I know now ain't what I knew back then
G A Bm
That a restless heart don't find its home 'til it circles 'round again
A G A D A G
And the purest kind of music ain't a hit on the radio
D
It's the love in their eyes
A
And their faith that helps you grow
G A D D
What I know now is all I'll ever need to know
G A
What I know now is all I'll ever need to know
Outro
D G D G D
How to play What I Know Now
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.