Matchbox Twenty - I Know Better: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "I Know Better" 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.

       Em
I will always know better
      B
So I really don't see
    Am
A problem with knowing the answer
       B
In the absence of those who agree

I've got access to information
That's very hard to find
So you must forgive me
For taking up your time

You see, I've done my research
A lesson should be taught
So when you tell me why you're right
I'll show you how you're not

Chorus:
     Am
I'll engage you and persuade you
          Em
Help you make up your mind
     Am
I implore you, I adore you
         Em
I would never lead you blind
           Am
To let you go on, knowing you're wrong
          Em
Would be worse than unkind
           B
'Cause in time, you will find
   Em
I know better

I've got references and contacts
A reputation to uphold
I've been accused of more than a few
Of my tactics being cold

But none of that should really matter
Clearly, you could use my help
I've done it before and I'll do it again
My record speaks for itself

Chorus

C
I won't let 'em do to you
      G
The things they did to me (Did to me, did to me)
                B
Yeah, they'll plant it right inside your brain
        Em
Like a digital disease
C
I just want you to hear me out (Hear me out)
      G
And then I'm sure you'll agree
       B
That this is what they don't want you to see

Chorus

Yes in time, you will find
I know better


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

C

Guitar chord C

Em

Guitar chord Em

G

Guitar chord G

B

Guitar chord B

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 "I Know Better" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "I Know Better" by Matchbox Twenty.