Intro and Chord Transitions
"You Know" by Corey Kent is a song that predominantly uses three chords: Em, C, and G. The song starts with an intro which repeats the chord progression Em-C-G-G twice. This progression is easy for beginners, as these chords are often some of the first that beginners learn. Practice transitioning smoothly between these chords, as this progression forms the basis for most of the song.
Verse and Chorus
The verse and chorus follow the same chord progression as the intro: Em-C-G. It's essential to get comfortable with this progression and be able to play it without thinking, as it is the backbone of the song.
Strumming Pattern
A simple strumming pattern that would work for this song is Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up (DDUUDU). This pattern aligns well with the song's rhythm and is beginner-friendly. Be sure to keep the strumming steady and consistent to maintain the song's flow.
Techniques
The song doesn't require any advanced techniques, making it great for beginners. The focus should be on clean chord changes and maintaining a steady rhythm.
Bridge
The bridge introduces a slight variation in the chord progression, where the C chord is played twice within the progression (Em-C-G-C).
Outro
The song concludes with the same chord progression as the intro, verse, and chorus, reinforcing the importance of mastering these transitions.
In conclusion, "You Know" is a great song for beginners due to its simple chord progression and strumming pattern. The key to mastering this song is practicing smooth transitions between the Em, C, and G chords, and maintaining a consistent strumming pattern.
IntroEm C G G
Em C G G
Verse 1I knowEm when youC shoot teG quila, you cut itEm with aC slice ofG orange
And I knowEm red wineC hangs youG over, so you don'tEm drink itC anyG more
And IEm know he broke yourC heart lastG summer, and IEm know that you stillC need someG time
And IEm know this thingC might soundG crazy, but we bothEm know it's more thanC friends toG night
ChorusYou know how toEm get thisC heartbeatG racin',Em you know how toC drive meG wild
You know when weEm kiss it's eC lectricG baby, youEm know I can't reC sist yourG smile
Yeah I meanEm we're alreadyC spendin'G all our time toC gether, maybeEm we should let theC good timesG roll
Yeah I ain'tEm sayin' that weC gottaG tie it down forC ever, I'm justEm sayin' when youC know youG know
And IEm knowC G ,Em C G
Verse 2Yeah IEm know you hate theC sound of theG thunder, and IEm know that you hateC sleepin' aG lone
IEm know you call yourC Mom onG Sundays, IEm know you love NewC York when itG snows
IEm know I'veC neverG felt thisC way aEm bout noC bodyG else
AndEm all ourC friends canG see itC too soEm why lieC to ourG selves
ChorusYou know how toEm get thisC heartbeatG racin', yeahEm you know how toC drive meG wild
You know when weEm kiss it's eC lectricG baby, youEm know I can't reC sist yourG smile
I meanEm we're alreadyC spendin'G all our time toC gether, maybeEm we should let theC good timesG roll
I ain'tEm sayin' that weC gottaG tie it down forC ever, I'm justEm sayin' when youC know youG know
And IEm knowC G , yeah IEm knowC G
BridgeYeahEm you know that noC body knows youG like I know yaC baby,Em I just wantedC you to knowG
YeahEm you know that noC body knows youG like I know yaC baby,Em I just wantedC you to knowG
Final ChorusYou know how toEm get thisC heartbeatG racin', yeahEm you know how toC drive meG wild
You know when weEm kiss it's eC lectricG baby, youEm know I can't reC sist yourG smile
Hey I meanEm we're alreadyC spendin'G all our time toC gether, maybeEm we should let theC good timesG roll
Hey I ain'tEm sayin' that weC gottaG tie it down forC ever, I'm justEm sayin' when youC know youG know
OutroAnd IEm knowC G , and youEm knowC G
And IEm knowC G ,Em C G
