Verse 1:
G
I do what you tell me like it's my idea
C
I came down to find you, pretend that you're here
G
And I never could replace you, it's too dark to try
D C
But I look for our memories, and their clothing, and their eyes
Am Em D
You didn't know, you didn't know
Verse 2:
G
You're there when I need you, we talk on the phone
C
I know that you've been trying to build us a home
G
Yet I scramble to find one with couches and boys
D C
But all I hear's an echo, the sound of your voice
Am Em D
You didn't know, you didn't know
Verse 3:
G
You may have more to teach me, but what haven't I heard?
C
Listening is easy, but learning is earned
G
I forgive you, and I thank you, you know all the reasons why
D C
I'm sorry and I love you, all we can do is try
Am Em D
You didn't know how to raise me
G D/F# Em D C
Any more than I knew how to grow up
Am D
Childhood is over, and it wasn't enough
Verse 4:
G
But Nina's in the garden and rascal's on the roof
C
The charges against you, I know I have no proof
G
So goodbye to the Chelsea, goodbye to the rocketship
D
There's only room for you and me there
C
And there's so much more to fit
Am Em D
You didn't know, you didn't know
Am Em D
You didn't know, you didn't know
Am Em D
You didn't know, you didn't know