Sigrid – Everybody Knows Chord Progression on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard

Sigrid – Everybody Knows Chord Progression on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard

ChordsBmGEmF#ACD

Key
View

THIS IS THE CHORD PROGRESSION AND TABS OF EVERYBOODY KNOWS BY SIGRID

[Verse 1]
Bm
Everybody knows that the dice are loaded
G
Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed
Bm
Everybody knows the war is over
G
Everybody knows the good guys lost
Em                                         F#
Everybody knows the fight was fixed
A                                                                           Bm
The poor stay poor, the rich get rich
C                                      F#
That’s how it goes
Bm
Everybody knows

[Verse 2]
Bm
Everybody knows that the boat is leaking
G
Everybody knows that the captain lied
Bm
Everybody got this broken feeling
G
Like their father or their dog just died
Em                                           F#
Everybody talking to their pockets
A                                      Bm
Everybody wants a box of chocolates
C                                      F#
And a long-stem rose
Bm
Everybody knows

[Verse 3]
Bm
Everybody knows that you love me baby
G
Everybody knows that you really do
Bm
Everybody knows that you’ve been faithful
G
Oh, give or take a night or two
Em                                      F#
Everybody knows you’ve been discreet
A                                                                           Bm
But there were so many people you just had to meet
C                                      F#
Without your clothes
Bm
Everybody knows

[Chorus]
D A
Everybody knows, everybody knows
Bm
That’s how it goes
D
Everybody knows
D                                           A
Everybody knows, everybody knows
Bm
That’s how it goes
D
Everybody knows

[Verse 4]
Bm
And everybody knows that it’s now or never
G
Everybody knows that it’s me or you
Bm
And everybody knows that you live forever
G
When you’ve done a line or two
Em                                      F#
Everybody knows the deal is rotten
A                                      Bm
Old Black Joe’s still picking cotton
C                                     F#
For your ribbons and bows
Bm
And everybody knows

[Verse 5] *This verse is bit more ballad-y so things get held a bit longer*
Bm
And everybody knows that the Plague is coming
G
Everybody knows that it’s moving fast
Bm
Everybody knows that the naked man and woman
G
Are just a shining artifact of the past
Em                                      F#
Everybody knows the scene is dead
A                                      Bm
But there’s gonna be a meter on your bed
C                                      F#
That will disclose
Bm
What everybody knows

[Verse 6]
Bm
And everybody knows that you’re in trouble
G
Everybody knows what you’ve been through
Bm
From the bloody cross on top of Calvary
G
To the beach of Malibu
Em                                      F#
Everybody knows it’s coming apart
A                                      Bm
Take one last look at this Sacred Heart
C                                      F#
Before it blows
Bm
Everybody knows

For corrections please use the comment box below.

How to play Everybody Knows: key, chords and progression

Everybody Knows by Sigrid sits in B minor (two sharps: F♯, C♯), and you need 7 chords to play it: Bm, G, Em, F#, A, C and D.

The backbone of the song is G – Bm – G – Em (VI – i – VI – iv in B minor). Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Good to know: on guitar, Bm and F# need a barre or movable shape. Take the change into them slowly at first; piano and ukulele players have it easier.

Chord diagrams

Bm chord on guitar (x24432)
BmB D F♯
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
F# chord on guitar (244322)
F♯F♯ A♯ C♯
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Everybody Knows chords: questions

What key is Everybody Knows in?

Everybody Knows by Sigrid is in the key of B minor (two sharps: F♯, C♯).

What chords are in Everybody Knows?

Everybody Knows uses 7 chords: Bm, G, Em, F#, A, C, D.

What is the chord progression of Everybody Knows?

The main progression is G – Bm – G – Em (VI – i – VI – iv).

New chords in your inbox

Fresh piano, guitar and ukulele chords and playing tips, once a week. No spam, unsubscribe any time.