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You Know What I Mean

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the#
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.#
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#
                         "You Know What I Mean"
                      (Gary Bonner - Alan Gordon)
Intro:
  E        F#7          E
	 v    v    v    v      v    v    v    v
	-0--0-0--0-0--0-0--0-|-0--0-0--0----0-0--0-|
	---------------------|---------------------|
	----1-2--1----3-4--3-|----1-2--4------2--1-|
	-2---------4---------|-2------------4------|
	---------------------|---------------------|
	---------------------|---------------------|
Verse 1:
  E               F#7
	Shouldn't we two be together
  E               F#7
	You know what I mean
    A               D                 G                     E
	To be with you is something like a dream (you know what I mean)
             A      D
	And if you want me to
             A       D       G
	I'll bring sunshine to you only
Verse 2:
             E   C     F#7
	             [N..]    
	You better stop, take a look about
      E           F#7
	You know what I mean
     A              D                   G               E
	If only you could see the dreams that seem to mean so much to me
             A               D
	Then you'd know the reason why
          A         E
	I would love to "I do" than say
      D       A      D      A
	Goodbye and let you go forever
  B/F#
	Wouldn't we two be together
Bridge:
  E        F#       E       F#
	Can't you see that I want you
     A
	For me forever
  C#                   F#
	Wouldn't we two be together
Verse 3:
 B                   C#                  B               C#
	Do you know what I mean, can't you read in between the lines
                E              A                 D      B
	Sometimes I'm talking and it doesn't seem too clear
             E       A
	But if you have to know
	        E            B                E / / /  / / F# /
	I'm in love if only you know what I mean
Coda [repeat to fade]:
	E   F#   [vocals enter 3rd time; bass plays B-C# starting 6th time]
	/ / / /
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers

You Know What I Mean chords and lyrics

Free chords for You Know What I Mean by The Turtles. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the#
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.#
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#
                         "You Know What I Mean"
                      (Gary Bonner - Alan Gordon)
Intro:
Verse 1:
Verse 2:
Bridge:
Verse 3:
	        E            B                E / / /  / / F# /
	I'm in love if only you know what I mean
Coda [repeat to fade]:
	E   F#   [vocals enter 3rd time; bass plays B-C# starting 6th time]
	/ / / /
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers

You Know What I Mean Chords by The Turtles

Learn how to play You Know What I Mean by The Turtles with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “You Know What I Mean chords”, “You Know What I Mean guitar chords”, or “The Turtles You Know What I Mean 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 You Know What I Mean chords and for experienced players who want accurate You Know What I Mean lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, F#7, A, D, G, C.

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Is "You Know What I Mean" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "You Know What I Mean" in?

The chords for "You Know What I Mean" show the original chord names (including E, F#7, A, D, G, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.