Key: C · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, F, G, Am · Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Intro] Am G F C x2 [Verse 1] Am G F C I am my mother's daughter Am G F C I watched her with my father Am G F C I saw it all, the good and bad Am G F C Should've known better than that Am G F C You found me at the right time Am G F C I loved you from that first night Am G F C Bet everything on what we had Am G F Should've known better than that [Chorus] F I gave you my heart, C you let it go to waste Am You made me do the leaving G and you made me take the blame F Does it make you feel good, C to make me feel bad? Am Yeah, you should've known better, G should've known bеtter F C Than to break what you couldn't fix Am G Boy, what a shame what you'rе gonna miss F C Why'd you go and do what you can't take back? Am Yeah, you should've known better, G F C should've known better than that [Verse 2] Am G F C You sold me on a fantasy Am G F C Damn, and it all felt real to me Am G F C Thought you were the man in the photograph Am G F C Should've known better than that Am G F C Oh, I should've known better than that [Chorus] F I gave you my heart, C you let it go to waste Am You made me do the leaving G and you made me take the blame F Does it make you feel good, C to make me feel bad? Am Yeah, you should've known better, G should've known bеtter F C Than to break what you couldn't fix Am G Boy, what a shame what you'rе gonna miss F C Why'd you go and do what you can't take back? Am Yeah, you should've known better, G F C should've known better than that [Instrumental] Am G F C [Bridge] Am G F Still some nights, C I'm crying on the floor Am But I'm not sleeping in the bed G you made, no more [Chorus] F I gave you my heart, C you let it go to waste Am You made me do the leaving G and you made me take the blame F Does it make you feel good, C to make me feel bad? Am Yeah, you should've known better, G should've known bеtter F C Than to break what you couldn't fix Am G Boy, what a shame what you'rе gonna miss F C Why'd you go and do what you can't take back? Am Yeah, you should've known better, G F C should've known better than that [Outro] Am F C Oh, oh, you should've known better than that Am G C
Should’ve Known Better Track Info
- Song: Should’ve Known Better
- Artist: Carly Pearce
- Produced by Shane McAnally & Josh Osborne
- Album: 29
ℹ️ About This Song
Shane McAnally & Josh Osborne produced this track, released on the 5th of February 2021. The track is written by Emily Shackelton, Jordan Reynolds & Carly Pearce. C Major is the key for the track.

Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: C
- Chords: C, F, G, Am
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| C – x32010 F – 133211 G – 320003 Am – x02210 | C – 0003 F – 2010 G – 0232 Am – 2000 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Carly Pearce – Should’ve Known Better Chords in?
Carly Pearce – Should’ve Known Better Chords is in the key of C.
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What chords do I need for Carly Pearce – Should’ve Known Better Chords?
You need C, F, G, Am to play Carly Pearce – Should’ve Known Better Chords.
Do I need a capo for Carly Pearce – Should’ve Known Better Chords?
No capo is needed to play Carly Pearce – Should’ve Known Better Chords.
How hard is Carly Pearce – Should’ve Known Better Chords to play on guitar?
Carly Pearce – Should’ve Known Better Chords is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.