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It Takes One To Know Me

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1/16

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 16Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Walks up on the Bridge look like this:
e|---------------C----|---------------G3---|---------------D2---|---------------G3---|
B|---------------1---|-------------------|---------------3---|-------------------|
G|-------------------|-------------------|---------------2---|-------------------|
D|---------------2---|---2---0-----------|---0---------------|-------------------|
A|-------0---2---3---|-----------3---2---|-------3---2---0---|-----------0---2---|
E|---3---------------|---------------3---|-------------------|---0---2-------3---|
[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
It's trGue that I used to be crEmazy
And harCder to love than most mDenD7  
But the bloGod that B7ran through these tEmired old hands
Was hotCter and wilder back thDen
I doGn't feel as tall as I uEmsed to
MaCybe it's just that you've gDrownD7  
You're the oGne that hB7eld my hEmand when I fell
When I jCust couldn't make it aDlone
[Chorus]
CI've lived out all the stGories
CSang all the oGld songs
CIt takes one to kGnow me
DI guess you're the oGne
[Bridge]
GHmm Hmm Hmm HCmm
Hmm Hmm Hmm HGmm
Hmm Hmm Hmm HDmm
Hmm Hmm Hmm HGmm
[Verse 2]
My daugGhters are ladies of forEmtune
My sCon is an heir to the thDroneD7  
And this crGown that I hB7old is tarnEmished and cold
But it's a sCymbol of all that I oDwn
SomeGtimes I wish I was yoEmunger
And could piCck up the pieces and rDunD7  
But tGhen I look bB7ack on the maEmtter of fact
And it's a raCce that I've already wDon
[Chorus]
CI've lived out all the stoGries
CSang all the oGld songs
CIt takes one to kGnow me
DI guess you're the oGne
CI've lived out all the stoGries
CSang all the oGld songs
CIt takes one to kGnow me
DAnd June you're the oGne

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

Johnny Cash's music often explores themes of sorrow, moral struggle, and the path to redemption, frequently delivered in his deep, calm bass-baritone voice. This song, appearing on the release Bootleg Vol. I: Personal File, fits within his world of introspection. Playing it, you tap into that reflective spirit, a sense of shared understanding.

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It Takes One To Know Me

by Johnny Cash

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Chords in this song · guitar

Walks up on the Bridge look like this:

C G D G

e|-------------------|---------------3---|---------------2---|---------------3---|

B|---------------1---|-------------------|---------------3---|-------------------|

G|-------------------|-------------------|---------------2---|-------------------|

D|---------------2---|---2---0-----------|---0---------------|-------------------|

A|-------0---2---3---|-----------3---2---|-------3---2---0---|-----------0---2---|

E|---3---------------|---------------3---|-------------------|---0---2-------3---|

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

G Em

It's true that I used to be crazy

C D D7

And harder to love than most men

G B7 Em

But the blood that ran through these tired old hands

C D

Was hotter and wilder back then

G Em

I don't feel as tall as I used to

C D D7

Maybe it's just that you've grown

G B7 Em

You're the one that held my hand when I fell

C D

When I just couldn't make it alone

[Chorus]

C G

I've lived out all the stories

C G

Sang all the old songs

C G

It takes one to know me

D G

I guess you're the one

[Bridge]

G C

Hmm Hmm Hmm Hmm

[Verse 2]

G Em

My daughters are ladies of fortune

C D D7

My son is an heir to the throne

G B7 Em

And this crown that I hold is tarnished and cold

C D

But it's a symbol of all that I own

G Em

Sometimes I wish I was younger

C D D7

And could pick up the pieces and run

G B7 Em

But then I look back on the matter of fact

C D

And it's a race that I've already won

[Chorus]

C G

I've lived out all the stories

C G

Sang all the old songs

C G

It takes one to know me

D G

I guess you're the one

C G

I've lived out all the stories

C G

Sang all the old songs

C G

It takes one to know me

D G

And June you're the one

About It Takes One To Know Me Chords by Johnny Cash

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FAQ — It Takes One To Know Me by Johnny Cash

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What key is "It Takes One To Know Me" in?

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