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I Know

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This is a gorgeous song, played in 6/4 time, very slowly.
Forgive the funny spacing, I've tried to lay out the chords in correspondence
to the words.  You really have to hear the song to get it precise though.
[Intro]
C  Fm  C  Fm
C  Am  G  C
[Verse 1]
CSo be Fmit I'm your crowbar
CIf that's what FmI am so far
CUntil you gAmet ouGt of thiCs mess
CAnd I will Fmpretend
CThat I don't know Fmof your sins
CUntil you arAme ready Gmto confFess
[Chorus]
FBut all the DmtimeF7, alD7l the time
CI'll knoFw, I'll CknowF  
CAnd you can Fmuse my skin
CTo bury Fmsecrets in
CAnd I wAmill Gsettle you Cdown
CAnd at my Fmown suggestion
CI will Fmask no questions
CWhile I do my tAmhing in the GmbackgroFund
FBut all the Dmtime, F7all D7the time
CI'll knowF7, I'll CknowF7  
[Bridge]
E   Am  (two measures each chord)
EBaby -- I can't help you Amout
F7While she's still aC7round
CSo foFmr the timCe being
CI'm bFmeing pCatiAmentG  C  
CAnd amidst thFmis bitterness
CIf you'll just cFmonsider this
CEven if it Amdon't mGmake senFmaj7se
DmAll the tF7ime, givD7e it time
CAnd when the cFmrowd becomes Cyour burden
And yFmou've early closed your cuCrtain
I'll wAmait by the bGackstage Cdoor
CWhile you Fmtry to find
CThe lines Fmto speak your mind
CAnd pry it open hoAmping fGmor an enFcore
And if it Dmgets too late F7for me D7to wait
CFor you to find you lEmove me, and teCll me so
AmIt's oDk, dF7on't need to sGay it...
[Outro]
C  Fm  (six measures, ending on C)

All chords in this song (14)

The story behind the song

"I Know" appears on Fiona Apple's acclaimed 1999 album, When the Pawn.... This song comes from an artist known for writing songs from a young age, with her debut album featuring material she penned during her teenage years. Her work often delves into complex emotional landscapes, and this track is no exception, inviting listeners to explore deep personal introspection. Playing it can feel like stepping into a moment of profound, shared understanding.

AI-written from these sources:Fiona Apple — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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I Know

by Fiona Apple

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Fmaj7

This is a gorgeous song, played in 6/4 time, very slowly.

Forgive the funny spacing, I've tried to lay out the chords in correspondence

to the words. You really have to hear the song to get it precise though.

[Intro]

C Fm C Fm

C Am G C

[Verse 1]

C Fm

So be it I'm your crowbar

C Fm

If that's what I am so far

C Am G C

Until you get out of this mess

C Fm

And I will pretend

C Fm

That I don't know of your sins

C Am Gm F

Until you are ready to confess

[Chorus]

F Dm F7 D7

But all the time, all the time

C F C F

I'll know, I'll know

C Fm

And you can use my skin

C Fm

To bury secrets in

C Am G C

And I will settle you down

C Fm

And at my own suggestion

C Fm

I will ask no questions

C Am Gm F

While I do my thing in the background

F Dm F7 D7

But all the time, all the time

C F7 C F7

I'll know, I'll know

[Bridge]

E Am (two measures each chord)

E Am

Baby -- I can't help you out

F7 C7

While she's still around

C Fm C

So for the time being

C Fm C Am G C

I'm being patient

C Fm

And amidst this bitterness

C Fm

If you'll just consider this

C Am Gm Fmaj7

Even if it don't make sense

Dm F7 D7

All the time, give it time

C Fm C

And when the crowd becomes your burden

Fm C

And you've early closed your curtain

Am G C

I'll wait by the backstage door

C Fm

While you try to find

C Fm

The lines to speak your mind

C Am Gm F

And pry it open hoping for an encore

Dm F7 D7

And if it gets too late for me to wait

C Em C

For you to find you love me, and tell me so

Am D F7 G

It's ok, don't need to say it...

[Outro]

C Fm (six measures, ending on C)

About I Know Chords by Fiona Apple

Learn how to play I Know by Fiona Apple with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Know chords”, “I Know guitar chords”, or “Fiona Apple I Know 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 Know chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Know lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Fm, Am, G, Gm, F.

FAQ — I Know by Fiona Apple

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Is "I Know" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "I Know" in?

The chords for "I Know" show the original chord names (including C, Fm, Am, G, Gm, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.