Never Really Know chords
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Capo 4th fret
[Intro]
Am C F C G/B
[Verse 1]
Am C
Miss Carol was a homeroom teacher
F C G/B
Stare at John and Becky making out in the bleachers
Am C G/B Am C G/B
And say, "Oh, to be young again, sixteen in love again"
Am C
She goes home and drowns herself in whiskey
F C G/B Am
Stares into the mirror asking, "Where did my pretty go?
C G/B Am C G/B
Seems like it was yesterday, didn't have a wrinkle on my face"
[Chorus]
F C G
Fake a smile, and they tell you lies
F C G
Hide all the pain coming from those eyes
F C G Am G
You never really know what's going on inside, no
F C G
The sky is sunny, but their world is blue
F C G
Until you walk a mile in their shoes
F C G
You never really know what someone's going through
F C G Am C F C G/B
You never really know what someone's going through, ooh-ooh
[Verse 2]
Am C
And Tommy takes too many pills out the bottle
F C G/B
Sometimes he prays he won't wake up tomorrow
Am C G/B
And says, "Oh, eviction notice on the door"
Am C G/B
Wondering what he's even living for
Am C
Shows up early to his momma's for dinner
F C G/B
All she can say is, "Son, you're looking thinner"
Am C G/B
He says, "Oh, I'm working out again"
Am C G/B
Even though he knows he's crumbling
[Chorus]
F C G
Fake a smile, and they tell you lies
F C G
Hide all the pain coming from those eyes
F C G Am G
You never really know what's going on inside, no
F C G
The sky is sunny, but their world is blue
F C G
Until you walk a mile in their shoes
F C G
You never really know what someone's going through
F C G F C
You never really know what someone's going through, ooh
G F
Oh, no
[Guitar Solo]
Am G F C G F
[Verse 3]
Am C
Miss Carol met her match with the bottle
F C G/B
Tough way to go for a small-town model
Am C G/B
They say, "Oh, we thought she was doing fine"
Am C G/B
When they haven't spoke a word since '99
Am C
Tommy wound up one headstone over
F C G/B
Families gather 'round, heavy weight on their shoulder
Am C G/B
And say, "Oh, we could've done more for them"
Am C G
Now all the guilt starts creeping in
[Chorus]
F C G
Fake a smile, and they tell you lies
F C G
Hide all the pain coming from those eyes
F C G Am G
You never really know what's going on inside, no
F C G
The sky is sunny, but their world is blue
F C G
Until you walk a mile in their shoes
F C G
You never really know what someone's going through
F C G Am C
You never really know what someone's going through, ooh-ooh
F
Oh, hmm
[Outro]
C G/B Am C F C G/B Am
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How to play "Never Really Know" by Marlowe Kameron on guitar
Capo: 4th fret
[Intro]
- Chords: Am - C - F - C - G/B
Strum each chord with a steady rhythm.
Use downstrokes to set the tone for the song.
[Verse 1]
- Chord Progression: Am - C - F - C - G/B - Am - C - G/B - Am - C - G/B
Strum Pattern: Use a combination of down and up strums.
Emphasize the downbeat for a steady rhythm.
Transition smoothly between chords.
Focus on the shift from C to G/B and back to Am.
[Chorus]
- Chord Progression: F - C - G - F - C - G - F - C - G - Am - G - F - C - G
Strum Pattern: Keep the pattern similar to the verse.
Add a bit more energy to match the chorus's feel.
Pay attention to the changes from F to C and G to Am.
[Verse 2]
- Chord Progression: Am - C - F - C - G/B - Am - C - G/B - Am - C - G/B
Follow the same pattern as Verse 1.
Maintain a steady rhythm.
Focus on the dynamics, keeping it slightly softer than the chorus.
[Guitar Solo]
- Chord Progression: Am - G - F - C - G - F
Play with more intensity.
Use downstrokes for a driving rhythm.
Ensure clean transitions between chords.
[Verse 3]
- Chord Progression: Am - C - F - C - G/B - Am - C - G/B - Am - C - G/B
Follow the same pattern as previous verses.
Maintain a steady rhythm.
Focus on the lyrics to match the feel of the song.
[Chorus]
- Repeat the same progression and pattern as the previous chorus.
Maintain the energy and consistency.
[Outro]
- Chord Progression: C - G/B - Am - C - F - C - G/B - Am
Gradually reduce the intensity.
End with a clean Am chord to finish the song.
[Common Mistakes]
- Missing smooth transitions between chords, especially from C to G/B.
- Losing the rhythm during the solo and bridge sections.
- Not emphasizing the dynamic differences between verse and chorus.
[Song Facts]
"Never Really Know" by Marlowe Kameron is a poignant song that explores
the hidden struggles people face and the importance of empathy. The lyrics
highlight the unseen battles of two characters, Miss Carol and Tommy,
emphasizing that outward appearances often mask inner pain. Marlowe Kameron
is known for his authentic storytelling and emotional depth in his music.
"Never Really Know" showcases his ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with
engaging melodies, creating a relatable and moving song.