Wonderful Unknown
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Capo on 5th Fret (or without Capo, use C Am F G)
G Em C D
Oh, let me wear your overcoat,
G Em C D
my bones are super chill and all the ponies have gone home
G Em C D G Em
Oh, walking through Manhattan with the ache from last night’s smile
C D
still smarting up from my toes
G Em C D
Here we go, dancing on our own,
G Em C D
Inside this house that we have never known, never known
G Em C D G Em C D
Here we go, going in alone into the dark and wonderful unknown, let us go, let us go
G Em C D G Em C D
Oh, we make bread on Sundays and the little ones are climbing up the walls, up the walls
G Em C D G Em C D
Oh, nothing lasts forever but the sound of love astounds me every time that it calls
G Em C D
Here we go, dancing on our own,
G Em C D
Inside this house that we have never known, never known
G Em C D G Em C D
Here we go, going in alone into the dark and wonderful unknown, let us go, let us go
G Em C D
In the best way, you’ll be the death of me
G Em C D
In the best way, you’ll be the death of me
G Em C D
In the best way, you’ll be the death of me
G Em
In the best way
G Em C D
Oh, got your father’s wristwatch on,
G Em C D
the one your mother gave him when they thought the world won’t end,
G Em C D G Em C D
Oh, we will be there one day with a smile and nothing more to say goodbye to a friend
G Em C D
Here we go, dancing on our own,
G Em C D
Inside this house that we have never known, never known
G Em C D G Em C D G
Here we go, going in alone into the dark and wonderful unknown, let us go, let us go
Em C D
Here we go, dancing on our own,
G Em C D
Inside this house that we have never known, never known
G Em C D G Em C D
Here we go, going in alone into the dark and wonderful unknown, let us go, let us go
G Em C D
In the best way you’ll be the death of me x7
How to play Wonderful Unknown
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 C. 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.