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Knees of My Heart
Words and Music by:
Jimmy Buffett, Will Jennings, and Michael Utley
Notes: For easier playing, capo 2 then transpose -2
[Intro]
  B    F#x4
[Verse 1]
BI've got a F#question for yBou
BPlease grant me F#an interBview
BDon't want to read it in a F#magazine
BDon't want to see it on the F#silver screen
BDon't let the craziness tear F#us apart
[Chorus]
I'm Bdown on the F#knees of my hBeartF#  
Down Bhere on the F#knees of my BheartF#  
[Verse 2]
BThis comes from F#deep in my sBoul
Your Bsweet love has F#taken conBtrol
I'll Bswim across the ocean if you F#tell me so
I'll Btake you to the jump up if you F#want to go
It Bnever too late to make a F#brand new start
[Chorus]
I'm Bdown on the F#knees of my hBeartF#  
Down Bhere on the F#knees of my BheartF#  
[Bridge]
EWhoa how I will sing
BIf you give me everyF#thing
EI live for the day
BWhen there's nothing in our F#way
[Verse 3]
BI will be F#waiting toBnight
BYou'll find my F#boat by the lBight
BI'm gonna show you what my F#love can do
BOut on the ocean all aF#lone with you
We'll Bfind a desert island on an F#ancient chart
[Chorus]
Take Bme from the F#knees of my BheartF#  
Take Bme from the F#knees of my BheartF#  
Take Bme from the F#knees of my BheartF#  
Take Bme from the F#knees of my BheartF#  
Take Bme from the F#knees of my BheartF#  
Whoa take Bme from the F#knees of my BheartF#  
Please take Bme from the F#knees of my BheartF#  
Whoa oh oh take Bme from the F#knees of my BheartF#  
Uh buBh puh buh puF#h buh puhB  F#  
PleaBse from the F#knees of my BheartF#  
Whoa Boh ohF#  B  F#  

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The story behind the song

Jimmy Buffett was known for his tropical music sound, blending country, rock, folk, and calypso, often portraying a lifestyle of "island escapism." His music encouraged enjoying life and following passions. While "Knees Of My Heart" isn't among his most famous hits, it still carries the signature warmth and relaxed vibe that defines his extensive body of work. Playing this song can evoke a feeling of tender devotion and soft affection.

AI-written from these sources:Jimmy Buffett — Wikipedia ↗

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Knees Of My Heart

by Jimmy Buffett

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

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Knees of My Heart

Words and Music by:

Jimmy Buffett, Will Jennings, and Michael Utley

Notes: For easier playing, capo 2 then transpose -2

[Intro]

B F#

[Verse 1]

B F# B

I've got a question for you

B F# B

Please grant me an interview

B F#

Don't want to read it in a magazine

B F#

Don't want to see it on the silver screen

B F#

Don't let the craziness tear us apart

[Chorus]

B F# B F#

I'm down on the knees of my heart

B F# B F#

Down here on the knees of my heart

[Verse 2]

B F# B

This comes from deep in my soul

B F# B

Your sweet love has taken control

B F#

I'll swim across the ocean if you tell me so

B F#

I'll take you to the jump up if you want to go

B F#

It never too late to make a brand new start

[Chorus]

B F# B F#

I'm down on the knees of my heart

B F# B F#

Down here on the knees of my heart

[Bridge]

Whoa how I will sing

B F#

If you give me everything

I live for the day

B F#

When there's nothing in our way

[Verse 3]

B F# B

I will be waiting tonight

B F# B

You'll find my boat by the light

B F#

I'm gonna show you what my love can do

B F#

Out on the ocean all alone with you

B F#

We'll find a desert island on an ancient chart

[Chorus]

B F# B F#