Emmylou Harris - Heaven Only Knows Chords

ChordsC, F, G7, G

Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram

[Opening]
[C]Every night it’s the same
I feel your heart turn [F]cold as rain
And know that you’ll be [C]gone again
[G7]I hear the front door close
You [C]say you got to go downtown
I guess there’s someone [F]else you’ve found
So why you’re still [C]coming round
[G]Heaven only [C]knows

[chorus]
[F]Heaven only knows just why loving you should [C]make me cry
[F]Make me feel like [C]I could die
[G]That’s the way it goes
[F]Heaven only ever sees
How love’s made a [C]fool of me
[F]I guess that’s how it’s [C]meant to be but
[G]Heaven only [C]knows

[verse 2]
[C]I’ve heard it said that talk is cheap
But still your words they [F]cut so deep
Leave me crying [C]in my sleep
[G7]And the pain just grows
[C]I don’t know who’s right or wrong
But all we had is [F]dead and gone
So why you keep me [C]hanging on
[G]Heaven only [C]knows

[Closing]
[C]I’m going to turn and walk away
There’s nothing left for [F]me to say
It wouldn’t change things [C]anyway
[G7]Though…., I suppose
[C]The love I gave was always true
Well, I don’t know what [F]else to do
And how I’ll ever get [C]over you
[G]Heaven only [C]knows

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ArtistEmmylou Harris

AlbumBluebird

GenresCountry

Year1989

KeyC

How to play Heaven Only Knows on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Emmylou Harris - Heaven Only Knows on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Heaven Only Knows uses these transitions most often: F → C (18), C → F (15), and C → G (9). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - F chord transition.

1. C → F chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.

To move from C to F;

Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
Place pinky on D string fret 3.

2. C → G7 chord transition

Guitar G7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-1

To move from C to G7;

Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 1.

3. C → G chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3

To move from C to G;

Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

4. G → F chord transition

To move from G to F;

Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
Place pinky on D string fret 3.

Heaven Only Knows chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Heaven Only Knows.

Heaven Only Knows includes 57 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
Heaven Only Knows contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Heaven Only Knows connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → F: 16%
After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
- F → C: 40%