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The Knack

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heliocentric@breathe.com
Shaun Hand, 16, Birmingham.
27th October 2000, 5.00pm
NB:  Some of these lyrics have to be wrong, if
     anyone can correct them then please do!
THE KNACK
(Difford, Tilbrook)
From the album 'Cool For Cats', 1979
Chords used:
Cm           G            C
:  x35543    :  320033    :  332010
C#m         A            Dm
: x46654    :  x02220    : xx0231
E             Ab          Fm
:   022100    : 466544    : 133111
F#           F
:  244322    :  133211
F#m         Am
: 244222    : x02210
Cm C#m
C#m
Standing by the curate,
E
Hat over his eyes,
F#
Smokes drifts slowly from him,
F#m     G
Looking kind and wise.
A
Seen him in the papers,
Ab
Murdered by Malone,
G                          F#
Heard the bomber whisper,
                    F
Something about the phone.
Am
Watch out on the corner,
C
Standing by the rack,
F
Little Gringo told her,
C
Shot him in the back.
Dm
Now I'm shaking,
F
Yes I'm shaking,
Dm
Now I'm shaking,
E                   Fm
Cos I ain't got the knack.
Cm C#m
C#m
Colours seem most ______,
E
Hands against the wheel,
F#
Flowers for opinion,
F#m       G
Whiskey is up to deal.
A
Stalling in the warehouse,
Ab
Bowling alley too,
G                      F#
Look behind the jury,
                   F
Scared to point at you.
Am
Watch out on the corner,
C
Standing by the rack,
F
Little Gringo told her,
C
Shot him in the back.
Dm
Now I'm shaking
F
Yes I'm shaking
Dm
Now I'm shaking
E                   Fm
Cos I ain't got the knack.
Cm C#m
C#m
Round and round the city,
E
Taxes all fall down,
F#
Shot out in a Citroen,
F#m       G
East side of the town.
A
Waffle in a guinness
Ab
Tied between the bars,
G
Fifty fifty chances,
F#              F
Bulletproof all cars.
Am
Watch out on the corner,
C
Standing by the rack,
F
Little Gringo told her,
C
Shot him in the back.
Dm
Now I'm shaking,
F
Yes I'm shaking,
Dm
Now I'm shaking,
E                   Fm
Cos I ain't got the knack.
Cm C#m
(it then alternates between C#m and Ab to the fade)

The Knack chords and lyrics

Free chords for The Knack by Squeeze. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

heliocentric@breathe.com
Shaun Hand, 16, Birmingham.
27th October 2000, 5.00pm
NB:  Some of these lyrics have to be wrong, if
     anyone can correct them then please do!
THE KNACK
(Difford, Tilbrook)
From the album 'Cool For Cats', 1979
Chords used:
Cm:  x35543    G:  320033    C:  332010
C#m: x46654    A:  x02220    Dm: xx0231
E:   022100    Ab: 466544    Fm: 133111
F#:  244322    F:  133211
F#m: 244222    Am: x02210
Cm C#m
Cm C#m
Cm C#m
Cm C#m
(it then alternates between C#m and Ab to the fade)

The Knack Chords by Squeeze

Learn how to play The Knack by Squeeze with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Knack chords”, “The Knack guitar chords”, or “Squeeze The Knack 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 The Knack chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Knack lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, G, C, C#m, A, Dm.

Frequently asked questions about The Knack

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Can I transpose "The Knack" to a different key?

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

Is "The Knack" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "The Knack" in?

The chords for "The Knack" show the original chord names (including Cm, G, C, C#m, A, Dm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.