HAIM - You Never Knew: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "You Never Knew" 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.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

          G
It was a weight on my shoulders
A strain on my back
D                                          G
But I loved to have you right there by my side
(You couldn't take it, you couldn't take it)

It used to be when we were alone
We shared such beautiful moments
(But lately it's been such a mess)
(You couldn't take it, you couldn't take it)

Chorus:
C
Go on and say it
                                      G
Was my love too much for you to take?
D/F#         Em7
I guess you never knew what was good for you
C
Don't keep me waiting
                                           G
Say the words that you're too scared to say
D/F#        Em7
I guess you never knew what was good for you
C
I need to hear you say it
                                      G
Was my love too much for you to take?
D/F#        Em7
I guess you never knew what was good for you
C
Don't keep me waiting
Say the words that you're too scared to say
D
I guess you never knew what was good for you

I came home to see you
You weren't around
Excuses were one right after the other
(You couldn't take it, you couldn't take it)

You woke up from another dream
Another fight you didn't mean
Still, time after time, I came running to get you
(You couldn't take it, you couldn't take it)

Chorus

G
(You couldn't take it)
Cmaj7
Another heart, another day
So much time just thrown away
G
(You couldn't take it)
           Cmaj7
You know I love to be in love
G
(You couldn't take it)
             Cmaj7
So tired of trying to show you
I worked so hard

Chorus:
Go on and say it
Was my love too much for you to take?
I guess you never knew what was good for you
Ooh, don't keep me waiting
Say the words that you're too scared to say
I guess you never knew what was good for you
I need to hear you say it
Was my love too much for you to take?
I guess you never knew what was good for you
(Oh, baby)
Ooh, don't keep me waiting
Say the words that you're too scared to say
I guess you never knew what was good for you

I guess you never knew
I guess you never knew what was good for you
I guess you never knew
I guess you never knew what was good for you
I guess you never knew
I guess you never knew what was good for you
I guess you never knew
I guess you never knew what was good for you


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

C

Guitar chord C

Cmaj7

Guitar chord Cmaj7

D

Guitar chord D

Em7

Guitar chord Em7

F#

Guitar chord F#

G

Guitar chord 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.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "You Never Knew" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "You Never Knew" by HAIM.