Song: If You Knew
Artist: Neko Case
Album: The Tigers Have Spoken
This is my first attempt, so please be kind!
Ms. Case is a rather obscure artist that gets some airplay
on Americana radio stations. She has a very "big" voice and
performs in the old-time country and alternative country
genres. I found this song to be particularly haunting and
almost dream-like. So much so, I felt compled to chord it
for any of her guitar-playing fans that might want it. The
instumentals on the CD are by The Sadies and are very
compelling, though not particularly intricate. Lots of
reverb and perhaps a Chorus stomp box. I found it especially
interesting that none of the lines in this song ryhme!
I didn't realize that until I wrote down what I think I
heard ...
Chorded By: SteveSchecter Feb 18, 2005 n4732j@yahoo.com
[Intro]
Em G Em G D Em Em
[Chorus]
Em G Em G
If you knew what I know you wouldn't go to see her.
D Em C G
And least of all believe her when she says that she wants you.
[Verse 1]
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/n/neko-case/56871.html ]
Em G C G
You're just another puppet. She's not even keeping score.
C C G D
And the lazy way she cheats you leaves me co---ld.
Em G C G
She'll laugh about it with her best friend. But you don't know.
[Repeat Chorus]
[Solo]
G Em G D Em G Em G D Em
[Verse 2]
C G C G
She spends her daddy's money and she drives her daddy's car.
C C G D
And what's crazy is the way you think that's sty---le.
Em G C G G
And all the while my heart is breaking you're not even on her mind.
[Verse 3]
Em G Em G
Cause if you knew what I know then you wouldn't leave me.
Em Em Em Em
You wouldn't turn away from my love, that's what you said that you believe in.
D Em C C
I say this as a friend; You'll be the poor boy in the end.
[Outro]
G D C C G
