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 E5   C5   D   B5(repeat twice)
E5LooCk_D__Bm___E5___C5_ You're standing a- lone 
DstB5anding alone
E5HowC__D__Bm___E5__ C5ever I should have known
DI B5shoEmuld ChDavBme known Never before never a- gain
Emyou CwDilBml iEmgnoCre I will pretend never before
DneBmver EmagCaiDn Bmyou will ignore I will pretend In your
CwoDrlCd you're alone in your face You're alone in your world You're alone in
Dyour face
EmHow CyAmou Dsaid you never would leave me a- 
EmlonCe_Am__ DohEm___C__ How you said you
AmnevDer EmwoCulAmd lDeave me a- lone__________
"How, you said..." part.

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How

by The Cranberries

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

E5 C5 D B5

(repeat twice)

E5 C D Bm E5 C5

Look__________ You're standing a- lone

D B5

standing alone

E5 C D Bm E5 C5

How_________ ever I should have known

D B5 Em C D Bm

I should have known Never before never a- gain

Em C D Bm Em C

you will ignore I will pretend never before

D Bm Em C D Bm

never again you will ignore I will pretend In your

C D C

world you're alone in your face You're alone in your world You're alone in

your face

Em C Am D

How you said you never would leave me a-

Em C Am D Em C

lone___ oh_____ How you said you

Am D Em C Am D

never would leave me a- lone__________

"How, you said..." part.

About How Chords by The Cranberries

Learn how to play How by The Cranberries with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “How chords”, “How guitar chords”, or “The Cranberries How 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 How chords and for experienced players who want accurate How lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E5, C5, D, B5, C, Bm.

FAQ — How by The Cranberries

How do I play "How" by The Cranberries on guitar?

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "How" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "How" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "How" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "How" by The Cranberries with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Cranberries below.

What key is "How" in?

The chords for "How" show the original chord names (including E5, C5, D, B5, C, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.