I Should Have Known Better Chords by Wire

Tempo:
131.95 bpm
Chords used:

A

F

D

E

C

Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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Wire - I should have known better chords
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[A]
[F] [A]
[F]
[C] [D]
[F] [A] In an act of contrition, [F] [A]
I lay down by your side.
It's not your place to comment [F] [A] on my state of distress.
For this is for real.
I have tears in my eyes.
Am I laughing or crying?
[F] [A] I suggest I'm not lying.
I [E] haven't found [F] a [Em] measure [D] yet to [A]
[E] calibrate [F] my [Em] displeasure [D] yet so.
[B] [A]
To ignore my warning could be your folly.
[F] [A]
The judgment is harsh.
[F] [A]
I offer no plea.
[E] Valuing [F] the vengeance [C] which [D] you treasure,
[A] I've [E] redefined [F] the meaning of [D] vendetta.
[B] [A] I'm your possessions disorder.
You protect your possessions.
In the light of your actions, I question your love.
May [E] I make [F] an [C] observation?
[D]
[A] Your bite [E] is worse than [F] my [C] abrash.
[D]
[Dm] [A]
I should have known better.
I should have known better.
I plan to become a target.
An appropriate target which moves.
No offer [E] of tongues [F] or [Am] [D] concessions.
[A] No statements [E] of [F] confession.
[C] [D]
[A] You don't feel warm.
[F] My [C] past grows [D] thine.
[A]
You shiver, I whisper.
Excuse me, what's your problem?
Oh, I see.
I should have known better.
I should have known better.
You should have known.
I should have known better.
I should have known better.
I should have known better.
I should have known.
I should have known.
I should have known better.
I should have known.
[F] [A]
[E] [Am]
[A]
[N]
Key:  
A
1231
F
134211111
D
1321
E
2311
C
3211
A
1231
F
134211111
D
1321
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To learn Wire - (2006 Remastered Version) I Should Have Known Better chords, your practice should emphasize these chord progressions: D, A, E, F, C, A and F. Start with a comfortable 65 BPM and as you become proficient, aim for the song's BPM of 132. With an eye on the song's key A Minor, set the capo that best suits your vocal range.

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[A] _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ [F] _ _ _ _ [A] _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ [F] _ _
_ _ [C] _ _ _ _ [D] _ _
_ _ _ [F] _ _ _ [A] In an act of contrition, _ [F] _ _ [A] _
I lay down by your side. _ _ _
It's not your place to comment [F] _ [A] on my state of distress. _ _ _ _
For this is for real. _ _ _ _
I have tears in my eyes. _ _ _ _
Am I laughing or crying?
[F] _ _ [A] I suggest I'm not lying.
_ I [E] haven't found [F] a [Em] measure [D] yet to _ _ _ _ _ _ [A] _ _
[E] calibrate [F] my _ [Em] displeasure [D] yet so.
_ _ _ _ [B] _ _ [A] _
To ignore my warning _ could _ be your folly.
_ [F] _ _ [A]
The judgment is harsh.
[F] _ _ [A] _
I offer no plea. _ _ _ _
[E] Valuing [F] the vengeance [C] which [D] you treasure,
_ _ _ _ _ _ [A] I've [E] redefined [F] the meaning of [D] vendetta.
_ _ _ _ [B] _ _ [A] I'm your possessions disorder.
_ _ _ You protect your possessions.
_ _ _ In the light of your actions, _ _ _ _ I question your love.
_ _ May [E] I make [F] an _ [C] observation?
[D] _ _
_ _ _ _ _ [A] Your bite [E] is worse than [F] my _ [C] abrash.
[D] _ _
_ _ _ _ [Dm] _ _ [A] _
I should have known better. _ _ _
I should have known better.
_ I plan to become a target.
_ _ An appropriate target which moves.
_ No offer [E] of tongues [F] or [Am] _ _ _ [D] concessions.
_ _ _ _ _ [A] No statements [E] of [F] confession.
[C] _ _ [D] _ _
_ _ _ _ _ [A] You don't feel warm.
[F] My [C] past grows [D] thine.
_ _ _ _ _ [A] _ _
You shiver, I whisper. _ _ _
Excuse me, what's your problem? _ _
Oh, I see. _ _ _ _
I should have known better. _ _ _
I should have known better. _ _ _
You should have known. _ _ _ _
I should have known better. _ _ _
I should have known better. _ _ _
I should have known better. _ _ _
I should have known. _ _ _ _
I should have known.
_ _ _ I should have known better. _ _ _
I should have known. _ _ _ _
_ _ [F] _ _ _ _ [A] _ _
_ _ [E] _ _ _ _ [Am] _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
[A] _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ [N] _

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