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I Know chords by Placebo (Official Version)

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Abmaj7
Gsus4
Cm
Gm11
Cm9
Fm
Ab

Intro 1

Verse 1
Abmaj7 
Gm11 
 (A flat minoraj7) I know,  (G minor11) 
Cm 
you love  (C minor) the song but not the singer
Abmaj7 
Gm11 
 (A flat minoraj7) I know,  (G minor11) 
Cm 
you've got  (C minor) me wrapped around your finger
Abmaj7 
Gm11 
 (A flat minoraj7) I know,  (G minor11) 
Cm 
you want  (C minor) the sin without the sinner
Abmaj7 
Gm11 
Cm9 
 (A flat minoraj7) I know  (G minor11) I know  (C minor9) 

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Chorus 1

I know,

the past will catch you up as you run faster

I know,

the last in line is always called a bastard

I know,

the past will catch you up as you run faster

I know I know

Verse 2
Abmaj7 
Gm11 
 (A flat minoraj7) I know,  (G minor11) 
Cm 
you cut  (C minor) me loose in contradiction
Abmaj7 
Gm11 
 (A flat minoraj7) I know,  (G minor11) 
Cm 
I'm all  (C minor) wrapped up in sweet attrition
Abmaj7 
Gm11 
 (A flat minoraj7) I know,  (G minor11) 
Cm 
it's asking  (C minor) for your benediction
Abmaj7 
Gm11 
Cm9 
 (A flat minoraj7) I know  (G minor11) I know  (C minor9) 

Chorus 2
Fm 
Gsus4 
 (F minor) I know,  (Gsus4) 
Ab 
Fm 
the past  (A flat major) will catch you up as you run faster  (F minor) 
Gsus4 
I know,  (Gsus4) 
Ab 
Fm 
the last  (A flat major) in line is always called a bastard  (F minor) 
Gsus4 
I know,  (Gsus4) 
Ab 
Fm 
the past  (A flat major) will catch you up as you run faster  (F minor) 
Gsus4 
Abmaj7 
Abmaj7 
I know  (Gsus4) I know  (A flat minoraj7)  (A flat minoraj7) 

Interlude 1

Chorus 3
Fm 
Gsus4 
 (F minor) I know,  (Gsus4) 
Ab 
Fm 
the past  (A flat major) will catch you up as you run faster  (F minor) 
Gsus4 
I know,  (Gsus4) 
Ab 
Fm 
the last  (A flat major) in line is always called a bastard  (F minor) 
Gsus4 
I know,  (Gsus4) 
Ab 
Fm 
the past  (A flat major) will catch you up as you run faster  (F minor) 
Gsus4 
Abmaj7 
Cm 
I know  (Gsus4) I know  (A flat minoraj7)  (C minor) 

Outro 1

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Abmaj7
Gsus4
Cm
Gm11
Cm9
Fm
Ab

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: C minorBPM: 92

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Abmaj7: 4-x-5-5-4-x
Gsus4: 3-x-0-0-1-3
Cm: x-3-5-5-4-x
Gm11: 3-x-3-3-1-x
Cm9: x-3-1-3-3-x
Fm: x-x-3-1-1-1
Ab: 4-6-6-5-4-4

Accurately transcribed by the GuitarTuna team.

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This is the definitive original version of I Know by Placebo, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of C minor. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Placebo.

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