We Used To Know chords by
Jethro Tull

1969•Alternative•223 views•

Key: E minor•

Verse 1

Em

Em

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B

B

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Whenever I get to feel this way

D

D

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A

A

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Try to find new words to say

C

C

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G

G

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I think about the bad old days

F#

F#

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B

B

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We used to know

Em

Em

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B

B

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Nights of winter turn me cold

D

D

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A

A

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Fears of dying, getting old

C

C

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G

G

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We ran the race, the race was won

F#

F#

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B

B

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By running slowly

Verse 2

Em

Em

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B

B

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Could be soon we'll cease to sound

D

D

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A

A

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Slowly upstairs, faster down

C

C

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G

G

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Then to revisit stony grounds

F#

F#

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B

B

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We used to know

Em

Em

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B

B

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Remembering morn_ ings, shillings spent

D

D

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A

A

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Made no sense to leave the bed

C

C

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G

G

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The bad old days they came and went

F#

F#

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B

B

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Giving way to fruitful years

Solo 1

Em

Em

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B

B

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D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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G

G

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F#

F#

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B

B

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Em

Em

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B

B

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D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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G

G

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F#

F#

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B

B

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Em

Em

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B

B

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D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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G

G

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F#

F#

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B

B

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Em

Em

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B

B

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D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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G

G

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F#

F#

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B

B

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Verse 3

Em

Em

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B

B

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Saving up the birds in hand

D

D

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A

A

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While in the bush the others land

C

C

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G

G

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Take what we can be_ fore the man

F#

F#

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B

B

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Says it's time to go

Em

Em

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B

B

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Each to his own way I'll go mine

D

D

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A

A

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Best of luck with what you find

C

C

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G

G

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But for your own sake re_ member times

F#

F#

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B

B

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We used to know

Solo 2

Em

Em

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B

B

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D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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G

G

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F#

F#

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B

B

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Em

Em

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B

B

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D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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G

G

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F#

F#

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B

B

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Em

Em

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B

B

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D

D

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A

A

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C

C

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G

G

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F#

F#

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B

B

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[Repeat and fade]

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Chords

Em
B
D
A
C
G
F#

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of We Used To Know?

The original key of We Used To Know by Jethro Tull is E minor.

What are the main chords for We Used To Know?

The primary chords used in We Used To Know are Em, B, D, A, C, G.

Do I need a capo to play We Used To Know?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 7 fret.

Is We Used To Know beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, B, D, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for We Used To Know?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of We Used To Know?

The tempo of We Used To Know is approximately 85 beats per minute.

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