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You Don't Even Know Who I Am Patty Loveless

Patty Loveless's original version of this song is a gentle country ballad, featuring acoustic guitar as its backbone. The tempo is moderate and the mood reflective, which suits a relaxed strumming approach.

Chords and Progression

The song uses basic open chords: C, G, D, and Em. These are beginner-friendly and transition smoothly. Practice switching between C-G-D, as these changes repeat throughout the verses and chorus.

Strumming Pattern

A simple country strum works well: try D-D-U-U-D-U (D=down, U=up). Keep it steady and gentle, matching the reflective tone of the song. Avoid heavy strumming; let the chords ring.

Chord Transitions and Tips

Pay attention to the transitions, especially from C to G and G to D. Anchor your ring finger on the B string (3rd fret) during G and D chords to make switches easier. For Em, slide your fingers from D shape by dropping them one string each.

Practice the intro progression slowly: C-G-D-G, repeating as indicated. This sets the song’s mood.

Additional Techniques

Mute the strings lightly with your palm for a softer sound during verses. Let the chorus open up with fuller strums.

Listen to the original for timing and dynamics. Take your time with each section, and enjoy the storytelling as you play.

C

G

D

Em

Intro

C G D G C G D G

C G D G C G D G

Verse 1

C She left theG car, in theD drivewayG

C She left theG key in theD doorG

C She left theG kids, at herD mama'sG

And theC laundry piledG up on theD floorG

Verse 2

C She left herG ring, on theD pillowG

C Right where itG wouldn't beD missedG

C She left aG note, in theD kitchenG

C Next to theG groceryD listG

Chorus

It said "YouC don't even know who IG am

YouEm left me aD long time aC go

You don't even know who IEm amD

So what do you care if IC go?"

G D G C G D G

Verse 3

C He left theG ring, on theD pillowG

C He left theG clothes on theD floorG

And heC called her toG say, he wasD sorryG

But heC couldn't reG member whatD forG

Verse 4

So heC said I've beenG doin', someD thinkin'G

I've beenC thinkin, thatG maybe you'reD rightG

C I go toG work, everyD mornin'G

And IC come home toG you everyD nightG

Chorus

And youC don't even know who IG am

YouEm left me aD long time aC go

You don't even know who IEm amD

So what do I care if youC go?

G D G

Outro

YouC don't even know who IEm amD

So what do I care if youC go?

G D G C G D G