Now playing

I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll

Chords

4.956 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
(E)                                        (E)
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
(E)                                        (A)
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
[Solo]
E    E
[Verse 1]
EWell, the bride was a picture in the gown that her mama wBore
When she was Bmarried herself nearly twenty-seven years beEfore
They had to Echange the style a little, but it looked just Bfine
Stayed Bup all night, but they got it finished just in Etime
[Verse 2]
Now on the Earm of her daddy, she's walkin' down the Baisle
I see her Bcatch my eye, and give me a secret Esmile
Maybe it's Etoo old fashioned, but we once were close Bfriends
Oh but the Bway that she looks today, she never could’ve Ethen
[Chorus]
Well, I can Asee her now in her tight blue jeans
EPumpin’ all her money in the record machine
ASpinnin' like a top, you should’ve seen her go
EI knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
EI knew the bride when she uBsed to rock and roEll
[Solo]
E    E
E  B E
[Verse 3]
Well, the Eproud daddy only want to give his little girl the Bbest
So he Bput down a grand on a cozy little lover's Enest
You could have Ecalled the reception an unqualified sucBcess
At a fBlash hotel for a hundred and fifty Eguests
[Verse 4]
Well, take a Elook at the bridegroom smilin' pleased as Bpie
Shakin' Bhands all around with a glassy look in his Eeye
He got a Ereal good job and his shirt and tie is Bnice
But I reBmember a time when she never would have looked at him Etwice
[Chorus]
Well, I can Asee her now drinkin' with the boys
EBreakin' their hearts like they were toys
She Aused to do the pony, she used to do the stroll
EI knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
EI knew the bride when she Bused to rock and Eroll
EI knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
EI knew the bride when she Bused to rock and Aroll
[Solo]
E    E
  E   B     Ex2
[Chorus]
Well, I can Asee her now with her walkman on
EJumpin’ up and down to her favorite song
I still reAmember when she used to want to make a lot of noise
EHoppin' and boppin' with the street corner boys
[Outro]
She Aused to wanna party, used to wanna go
EI knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
EI knew the bride when she Bused to rock and Eroll
EI knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
EI knew the bride when she Bused to rock and Eroll
EI knew the bride when she used to do the pony
EI knew the bride when she Bused to rock and Eroll
EI knew the bride when she used to want to party
EI knew the bride when she Bused to rock and Eroll
[Outro Solo]
EE  B EE   x4 then fade

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

This song paints a vivid picture of a wedding day, but with a knowing wink. It's about remembering a person as they once were—a wild spirit who could "rock and roll"—even as they stand transformed, a "picture in the gown that her mama wore." The lyrics suggest a touch of nostalgia for a past self, perhaps a little less polished but full of raw energy. Written by Nick Lowe, a prominent figure in pub rock and new wave, this track was also a hit for his Rockpile bandmate Dave Edmunds. It captures that bittersweet feeling of seeing someone embrace a new chapter, while holding onto fond memories of their earlier days.

AI-written from these sources:Nick Lowe — Wikipedia ↗

Story time

I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll

I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll

by Nick Lowe

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

E E

() ()

I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll

E A

() ()

I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll

[Solo]

E E

[Verse 1]

E B

Well, the bride was a picture in the gown that her mama wore

B E

When she was married herself nearly twenty-seven years before

E B

They had to change the style a little, but it looked just fine

B E

Stayed up all night, but they got it finished just in time

[Verse 2]

E B

Now on the arm of her daddy, she's walkin' down the aisle

B E

I see her catch my eye, and give me a secret smile

E B

Maybe it's too old fashioned, but we once were close friends

B E

Oh but the way that she looks today, she never could’ve then

[Chorus]

Well, I can see her now in her tight blue jeans

Pumpin’ all her money in the record machine

Spinnin' like a top, you should’ve seen her go

I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll

E B E

I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll

[Solo]

E E

E B E

[Verse 3]

E B

Well, the proud daddy only want to give his little girl the best

B E

So he put down a grand on a cozy little lover's nest

E B

You could have called the reception an unqualified success

B E

At a flash hotel for a hundred and fifty guests

[Verse 4]

E B

Well, take a look at the bridegroom smilin' pleased as pie

B E

Shakin' hands all around with a glassy look in his eye

E B

He got a real good job and his shirt and tie is nice

B E

But I remember a time when she never would have looked at him twice

[Chorus]

Well, I can see her now drinkin' with the boys

Breakin' their hearts like they were toys

She used to do the pony, she used to do the stroll

I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll

E B E

I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll

E B A

I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll

[Solo]

E E

E B E

[Chorus]

Well, I can see her now with her walkman on

Jumpin’ up and down to her favorite song

I still remember when she used to want to make a lot of noise

Hoppin' and boppin' with the street corner boys

[Outro]

She used to wanna party, used to wanna go

I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll

E B E

I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll

E B E

I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll

I knew the bride when she used to do the pony

E B E

I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll

I knew the bride when she used to want to party

E B E

I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll

[Outro Solo]

E E

E B E x4 then fade

About I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll Chords by Nick Lowe

Learn how to play I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll by Nick Lowe with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll chords”, “I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll guitar chords”, or “Nick Lowe I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B.

FAQ — I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll by Nick Lowe

How do I play "I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll" by Nick Lowe on guitar?

Open the free chords for "I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll" by Nick Lowe on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll" by Nick Lowe free?

Yes. The chords for "I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll" by Nick Lowe are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll" by Nick Lowe with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Nick Lowe below.

What key is "I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll" in?

The chords for "I Knew The Bride When She Could Rock And Roll" show the original chord names (including E, A, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.