[Intro] C [Verse 1] C F I knew you Through the daze of the blades C of the grass in summer F Parachutes for the free fall of being younger Em F G I memorized the sound C of your bare footsteps Bb Running wild, it's been Am a long time A7 Life has ways of leaving Dm those days behind G But seeing you tonight [Chorus] C I remembered I loved you Came back when it mattered F I saw you Standing there in the light C of the window Wearing that same smile F Man, it's been a while C But I knew it, I knew ya F I knew it, I knew ya [Verse 2] C F I knew you All your blues like a mood C ring changing colors F You did too There were times we could fight like brothers Em F G I watched you drive around the bend C For what I thought would be Bb the last time I saw my friend Am But love has ways of A7 Dm bringing things back to life G All you said was, "Hi" [Chorus] C And I remembered I loved you Came back when it mattered F I saw you Standing there in the light C of the window Wearing that same smile F Man, it's been a while C But I knew it, I knew you F (I knew, I knew) [Post-Chorus] C I knew it, I knew you F (I knew, I knew) C I knew it, I knew you F Em F G (I knew, I knew) [Bridge] C Oh Bb The rivers I cried when Am we said goodbye A7 Wondering if I'd made it Dm up in my mind G But now you look me in the eye [Chorus] C And you told me I loved you G Came back when it mattered Am I saw you G Standing there in the F light of the window C/E Wearing that same smile Dm Yeah, it's been a while, oh-oh F C/E Wearing that same smile Dm Man, it's been a while (Man, it's been a while) F C/E Wearing that same smile Dm Man, it's been a while C But I knew it, I knew you F (Ooh, I knew you, I knew) [Post-Chorus] C F I knew it, I knew you Wearing that same smile C (Ooh, I knew you, I knew) F I knew it, I knew ya C (Ooh, I knew you, I knew) F I knew it, I knew ya (Ooh, I knew you, I knew) C I knew it
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Q: What key is I Knew It I Knew You by Taylor Swift in?
The song is in the key of C Major. No capo is needed — you play it using open chord shapes like C, F, Em, G, Am, Dm, and A7, along with a Bb barre chord.
Q: Do I need a capo to play I Knew It I Knew You?
No! This song is played in C Major with no capo required. All chord shapes are played at standard position.
Q: Is I Knew It I Knew You difficult to play on guitar?
The song is rated Intermediate. Most of the chords are beginner-friendly open shapes, but the Bb barre chord and the C/E slash chord in the final chorus add some challenge. The moderate 94 BPM tempo gives you plenty of time for transitions.
Q: What is the strumming pattern for I Knew It I Knew You?
The suggested strumming pattern is D U D U D U D U (steady eighth notes). This gives the song its warm, flowing feel at 94 BPM.
Q: What movie is I Knew It I Knew You from?
“I Knew It, I Knew You” was written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff for the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, released on June 5, 2026.
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“I Knew It, I Knew You” is a warm, nostalgic country-pop single by Taylor Swift, released on June 5, 2026 as part of the Toy Story 5 soundtrack. Co-written and produced with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, the song marks a return to Swift’s country-inspired roots. Played in the key of C Major with No Capo and a tempo of 94 BPM, the song uses a mix of beginner-friendly open chords alongside a Bb barre chord and the slash chord C/E, making it an excellent intermediate-level piece.
Track Info
- Song: I Knew It, I Knew You
- Artist: Taylor Swift
- Release Date: June 5, 2026
- Featured In: Toy Story 5 (Original Soundtrack)
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: C Major
- Capo: No Capo
- BPM: 94
- Chords: C, F, Em, G, Bb, Am, A7, Dm, C/E
- Difficulty: Intermediate (due to Bb barre chord and C/E)
Playing Tips
- Suggested Strumming Pattern: A steady D U D U D U D U (all eighth notes) at 94 BPM gives this song its warm, flowing feel.
- Bb Barre Chord: The Bb appears in the verses and bridge. If this is too difficult, try playing a simplified Bb by barring just the top 4 strings at the 1st fret, or substitute with a Bb/D (x-x-0-3-3-1).
- C/E Slash Chord: This is simply a standard C chord with your low E string open (0-3-2-0-1-0). It creates a smooth bass line walking down from F in the final chorus.
- A7 Chord: The A7 adds a nice dominant tension before resolving to Dm. It’s an easy open chord shape (x-0-2-0-2-0).
Chord Transition Tips
- C → F: Keep your index finger anchored near the 1st fret. When moving to F, it becomes the barre. Your ring and pinky fingers land on the A and D strings.
- Bb → Am: Release the Bb barre and drop into the open Am shape. Practice this transition slowly — it’s the trickiest change in the song.
- Am → A7: Simply lift your ring finger off the Am shape. Your index and middle fingers stay in place.
- F → C/E: Release the F barre and form a standard C chord, but leave the low E string open. This creates a natural bass walk-down effect.
Difficulty
This song is rated Intermediate. The verses and choruses primarily use beginner-friendly open chords (C, F, Em, G, Am, Dm), but the Bb barre chord in the verses and bridge, plus the C/E slash chord in the final chorus, require a bit more technique. The moderate 94 BPM tempo gives you time to make transitions smoothly.