Key: C · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, G, F, Am, Am7
[Verse] C You get what you give G F And you reap what you sow G C Where you left your dirt G F Boy, a flower has grown G C Don't know what you've got G F 'Til it's out of your reach G C So I've been lovin' myself G F G Like you never loved me [Pre-Chorus] Am F And if it hurts like hell N.C. You can only blame yourself [Chorus] C Shoulda known better than to break my heart F G Oh, ain't it funny knowing Am Nothing looks better when it's on your farm F G Oh, sorry honey C But it's alright G Yeah. I moved on F Hallelujah G Hallelujah Am You shoulda known better than to break my heart F N.C. Shoulda known better than to break my heart [Verse] C Forgive and forget G F Well forget about that G C One look in the mirror G F And I ain't ever looking back G C There's a karma's up that G F But Imma make a scene sway G C 'Cause I'm dressed to kill G Honey how's it feel F G Knowing you lost me [Pre-Chorus] Am F But if it hurts like hell N.C. You can only blame yourself [Chorus] C Shoulda known better than to break my heart F G Oh, ain't it funny knowing Am7 Nothing looks better Am when it's on your farm F G Oh, sorry honey C But it's alright G Yeah. I moved on F Hallelujah G Hallelujah Am You shoulda known better than to break my heart F Shoulda known better than to break my heart [Instrumental] C G F G Am Am F G [Chorus] C Shoulda known better F than to break my heart F G Oh, ain't it funny knowing Am7 Nothing looks better F when it's on your farm F G Oh, sorry honey C But it's alright G Yeah. I moved on F Hallelujah G Hallelujah [Outro] Am You shoulda known better than F to break my heart F Shoulda known better G than to break my heart Am Break my heart F (Yeah, break my heart) N.C Shoulda known better than to break my heart
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 20th of August 2021, the track was released. The track is written by Benjamin Alexander Kohn, Madi Yanofsky, Peter Norman Cullen Kelleher & Tom Andrew Searle Barnes.

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- Song: Should Have Known Better
- Artist: Jesse James Decker
- Released Date: 20 August 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key:
- Chords: C, G, F, Am, Am7
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C – x32010 G – 320003 F – 133211 Am – x02210 Am7 – x02010 | C – 0003 G – 0232 F – 2010 Am – 2000 Am7 – 0000 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Should Have Known Better in?
Should Have Known Better is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for Should Have Known Better?
You need C, G, F, Am, Am7 to play Should Have Known Better by Jesse James Decker.
Do I need a capo for Should Have Known Better?
No capo is needed to play Should Have Known Better by Jesse James Decker.
How hard is Should Have Known Better to play on guitar?
Should Have Known Better by Jesse James Decker is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.