[Intro]
D Em G A
[Verse 1]
D Em
I think I walked in here running from a memory
G A N.C. D
Might’ve sat down barstool tryna drown a little pain
Em
But then you called my and we started talking
G A
And now I’m hanging over every little thing you’re saying
[Chorus]
D Em
I can’t remember what I couldn’t forget
G A
That train of thoughts took off the moment we met
D Em
All I got is you girl running through my head
G A D Em G A
And I can’t remember what I couldn’t forget
[Verse 2]
D Em
Maybe it’s your kiss me smile causing this amnesia
G A
Or the way you’re slowly nonchalantly moving closer to me
D Em G
It’s got me wondering now, what was I holding out?
A
A ship or boat? Who knows? Who cares?
A
Let’s dance, and I swear
[Chorus]
D Em
I can’t remember what I couldn’t forget
G A
That train of thoughts took off the moment we met
D Em
All I got is you girl running through my head
G A D
And I can’t remember what I couldn’t forget
[Bridge]
D
Might’ve been a little heart-broke
Em G
Might’ve been a little tear in my beer
G
Girl, all I know
A D
Is I’m glad you’re here
[Fiddle Solo]
D Em G A
[Chorus]
D Em
All I got is you girl running through my head
G A
And I can’t remember what I couldn’t forget
D
(Might’ve been a little heart-broke)
Em
(Might’ve been a little tear in my beer)
G
(Girl, all I know)
A
Is I’m glad you’re here
D
(Might’ve been a little heart-broke)
Em
(Might’ve been a little tear in my beer)
G
I can’t remember
A
What I couldn’t forget
[Outro]
D
(Might’ve been a little heart-broke)
Em
(Might’ve been a little tear in my beer)
G
I can’t remember
A D Em G A D
What I couldn’t forget
The song starts with an Intro, setting the emotional scene with D, Em, G, A chords,
creating a hopeful and reflective atmosphere.
For Verse 1, you'll follow the story of someone trying to escape their memories,
with chords flowing from D to Em, then to G and A. This sequence matches the
narrative of trying to drown a little pain but being caught up in a new conversation
that sparks interest.
In the Chorus, the shift is evident as the protagonist realizes they're forgetting their
past sorrows due to this new connection. The chords D, Em, G, and A here
underline the transformation from pain to fascination, reflecting the lyrical theme
of forgetting what was once unforgettable.
Verse 2 continues with the same chord progression, deepening the story of this
unexpected meeting turning into something significant, hinting that this newfound
connection is the reason for the amnesia about past woes.
The Bridge offers a moment of reflection on the pain that once was, with a slight
variation in the emotional depth of the song, supported by the same chords but
used to highlight a moment of realization about the past and present.
A Fiddle Solo follows, mirroring the Intro's chords, acting as an instrumental bridge
that allows for a moment of musical reflection on the journey so far.
The song concludes with repeating the Chorus and an Outro that cements the theme
of newfound love overpowering old pain, with the protagonist fully immersed in the
present connection, symbolized by the consistent chord progression throughout the song.
When playing "What I Couldn't Forget," let the chords and lyrics guide you through
the emotional landscape of the song, from sorrow to serendipitous love, and allow
the transformation within the story to influence the dynamics and expression in your playing.
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