Now playing

Always The Last To Know

Chords

4.6233 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Capo 2nd Fret
[Intro]
G   Em C G   Em C D
[Verse]
So you’re in lGove with some one else
Someone who Emburns with in your soul
And it loCoks like I Dam the last to Gknow
I hear you've never felt so alive
So much desEmire beyond control
And as uCsual I Dam the last to Gknow
[Chorus]
The last to Emknow how you're Cfeeling
The last to Gknow where you Emare
The last to Cknow if you're Dhappy now
Or if he’s Bmtreating you like I treated you
Or if he’s cCruel ID'll be the last to kGnow
[Verse]
We spent summers Gout beyond the bay
And you said theEmse are such perfect days
But if the bComb drops baby I Dwant to be the last to kGnow
But now you're living up behind the hill
And though we shEmare the same city and feel the same sun
When your winCter comes DI'll be the last to Gknow
[Chorus 2]
Always the last to Emknow how you're Cfeeling
The last to kGnow where yEmou are
The last to kCnow if you'rDe happy now
Or if he’s plBmeaded with you like I pleaded with you if you Cgo Ohoh
[Bridge]
Don't Dlet me be the last to kCnow
Don't Dlet me be the laaaaaaaaaaaaaaast to kGnow
AmCreations gone Dcrazy (that ain't so badAm) TV's Gone GMad (that ain't so crazy)
NAmow you're the only sane thing that I hDave
[Instrumental] 
G   Em C G   Em C D
[Chorus 3]
Always the last to Emknow how you're Cfeeling
The last to Gknow where Emyou are
The last to Cknow if you're haDppy now
Or if he’s Bmcheated on you like I cheated on you
[Outro]
Oh oh Cohohh
DYou were the last to Cknow
DYou were the last to Cknow
Don't Dlet be the laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaast to Gknow
G

All chords in this song (6)

Open

32OOO3

Major chord - Happy, bright sound

✕ Mute Open Press

Skill · find home

G major

This chord is home. When a line ends, land here.

Always The Last To Know

🎸 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

Always The Last To Know

by Del Amitri

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

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo 2nd Fret

[Intro]

G Em C G Em C D

[Verse]

So you’re in love with some one else

Someone who burns with in your soul

C D G

And it looks like I am the last to know

I hear you've never felt so alive

So much desire beyond control

C D G

And as usual I am the last to know

[Chorus]

Em C

The last to know how you're feeling

G Em

The last to know where you are

C D

The last to know if you're happy now

Or if he’s treating you like I treated you

C D G

Or if he’s cruel I'll be the last to know

[Verse]

We spent summers out beyond the bay

And you said these are such perfect days

C D G

But if the bomb drops baby I want to be the last to know

But now you're living up behind the hill

And though we share the same city and feel the same sun

C D G

When your winter comes I'll be the last to know

[Chorus 2]

Em C

Always the last to know how you're feeling

G Em

The last to know where you are

C D

The last to know if you're happy now

Bm C

Or if he’s pleaded with you like I pleaded with you if you go Ohoh

[Bridge]

D C

Don't let me be the last to know

D G

Don't let me be the laaaaaaaaaaaaaaast to know

Am D Am G

Creations gone crazy (that ain't so bad) TV's Gone Mad (that ain't so crazy)

Am D

Now you're the only sane thing that I have

[Instrumental]

G Em C G Em C D

[Chorus 3]

Em C

Always the last to know how you're feeling

G Em

The last to know where you are

C D

The last to know if you're happy now

Or if he’s cheated on you like I cheated on you

[Outro]

Oh oh ohohh

D C

You were the last to know

D C

You were the last to know

D G

Don't let be the laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaast to know

About Always The Last To Know Chords by Del Amitri

Learn how to play Always The Last To Know by Del Amitri with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Always The Last To Know chords”, “Always The Last To Know guitar chords”, or “Del Amitri Always The Last To 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 Always The Last To Know chords and for experienced players who want accurate Always The Last To Know lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Em, C, D, Bm, Am.

FAQ — Always The Last To Know by Del Amitri

How do I play "Always The Last To Know" by Del Amitri on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Always The Last To Know" by Del Amitri 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 "Always The Last To Know" by Del Amitri free?

Yes. The chords for "Always The Last To Know" by Del Amitri are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Always The Last To Know" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Always The Last To Know"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Always The Last To Know" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Always The Last To Know" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Always The Last To Know" by Del Amitri with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Del Amitri below.

What key is "Always The Last To Know" in?

The chords for "Always The Last To Know" show the original chord names (including G, Em, C, D, Bm, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.