Learn to play "I know it won't work" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Cm G# I left you here D# A# Heard you keep the extra closet empty Cm G# In case this year D# A# I come back and stay through all my twenties Cm G# What if I won't D# A# How am I supposed to put that gently? Cm G# And down the road D# A# Cm A# G# You will love me until you resent me, mmm I've had the thought Tried to work it out through anxious pacin' What if I'm not Worth the time and breath I know you're savin'? But it's a lot All the shine of half a decade fadin' The whole facade Seemed to fall apart, it's complicated, mmm Chorus: D# G# A part of me wants to walk away 'til you really listen D# Fm I hate to look in your face and know that we're feelin' different D# G# 'Cause part of me wants you back, but D# Fm I know it won't work like that, huh D# G# Why won't try movin' on for once? That might make it easy D# Fm I know we cut all the ties, but you're never really leavin' D# G# And part of me wants you back, but D# Fm D# G# I know it won't work like that, huh D# I know it won't work like that I'll open up And thinkin' everythin' you wish I wasn't The call was tough But you're better off, I'm bein' honest So, won't you stop Holdin' out for me when I don't want it? Just brush me off 'Cause I'm your ghost right now, your house is haunted Chorus: And part of me wants to walk away 'til you really listen I hate to look at your face and know that we're feelin' different 'Cause part of me wants you back, but I know it won't work like that, huh? Why won't you try movin' on for once? That might make it easy I know we cut all the ties, but you're never really leavin' And part of me wants you back, but I know it won't work like that, huh? Fm D# G# D# I know it won't work like that, huh (Oh-oh-oh) Fm D# G# D# I know it won't work like that, huh (Oh-oh, oh-oh) Fm I know it won't work like that, huh Chorus: And part of me wants to walk away 'til you really listen I hate to look at your face and know that we're feelin' different 'Cause part of me wants you back, but I know it won't work like that, huh? Why won't you try movin' on for once? That might make it easy I know we cut all the ties, but you're never really leavin' And part of me wants you back, but I know it won't work like that, huh? You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA A# Cm D# Fm G# Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
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