[Intro] G D A Bm A G D A [Verse 1] G D I'm living with a knife in my side A Bm I'm gonna take it for a joy ride A G You left when you gave it D A What criminal training, a sorry curse G D And they're daring me to pull it out A I'll probably keep it for a Bm lifetime A G I'll probably name it, D then care for and claim it A That's how it works [Chorus] G D When you go ruin my life Bm A In the worst way right at the wrong time G D A When I'd have followed you blind, mm G D And then I'll go out of my mind F#m Bm A Shifting my weight over the cliff side G I'm takin' my chances, D A rolling the dice [Post-Chorus] G Should be the last time D A Should be the last time Bm A G Should be the last time D A Should be the last time (Yeah) [Verse 2] G And I'm living with the ghost of you D like A You're riding shotgun on my long Bm drives A G It's your destination, D your radio station A Your song, rehearsed, oh-woah G They're daring me to kick you out, oh D F#m Bm I'll probably feel you 'til I die A G But I'll never face you or ever D replace you A It doesn't work [Chorus] G D 'Cause you go ruin my life Bm A Flatten my days and wrecking my nights G D A I'll be here doing my time, oh G D And, oh, I'll go out of my mind F#m Bm A Banging my cage, and crossing the line G D A I'll never get it out if I never try [Post-Chorus] G This should be the last time A Em A 'Ime ('Ime), 'ime, 'ime G This should be the last time [Bridge] A We know it won't when you're Em Holding court from your pedestal A Can't you come down? G And showing no remorse, A you're impossible Em A I was strong before I got knocked down [Chorus] G D And you just ruined my life Bm A Knowing that I'll be further from fine G D A I'm all bark, never would bite, ooh G D I've gone out of my mind F#m Bm Pouring my case of kerosene A G I'll be burning this down, D A but keeping your knife This won't be the last time
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Q: What key is The Knife by Gracie Abrams in?
The song is in the key of A. No capo is needed — just tune to standard and play along.
Q: Do I need a capo for The Knife?
No, “The Knife” is played without a capo in standard tuning (E A D G B E).
Q: What chords are used in The Knife by Gracie Abrams?
The song uses six chords: G, D, A, Bm, F#m, Em. The F#m and Bm add an emotional tension that makes this track so compelling.
Q: What album is The Knife from?
“The Knife” is Track 3 from Gracie Abrams’ 2026 album Daughter From Hell, released July 17, 2026.
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“The Knife” is an intense, emotionally charged track by Gracie Abrams, from her 2026 album Daughter From Hell. The song is played in the key of A with no capo needed, at a driving 136 BPM. It uses six chords — G, D, A, Bm, F#m, and Em — making it a rewarding challenge for intermediate players.
Track Info
- Song: The Knife
- Artist: Gracie Abrams
- Album: Daughter From Hell (2026)
- Genre: Pop Songs
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Capo: No Capo
- Chords: G, D, A, Bm, F#m, Em
- Tempo: 136 BPM
- Difficulty: Intermediate