Now I Know

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: D - D U - U D -

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Verse 1]
They, hmm, no
Took a chance
Rolled the dice on me and you
Opened up, let you in my world
Like a dance, started slow and then love took control
Swept away, so proud to be your girl
When you write a story much too fast
Sometimes a happy endin' doesn't last
Know I know that love ain't meant to be a play thing
Know I know it's not an ordinary, everyday thing
Know I know that when it's right, it's so amazing
When it's wrong, you gotta let it go
Know I know
Know I know
♪
Remember when we said our love would last forever?
But then again, how are we to know?
There comes a time, that love will change like stormy weather
A sunny day will suddenly turn cold
Time will teach you all you need to learn
But there'll always be a first time you get burned
Oh, whoa
Know I know that love ain't meant to be a play thing
Know I know it's not an ordinary, everyday thing
Know I know that when it's right, it's so amazing
When it's wrong, you gotta let it go
Know I know
Know I know
♪
I don't regret a single day
Joy and pain along the way
A broken heart's the price we pay
As sad as it may seem
Baby, can't you see?
It's the way it's gotta be
Know I know that love ain't meant to be a play thing
Know I know it's not an ordinary, everyday thing
Know I know that when it's right, it's so amazing
When it's wrong, you gotta let it go
Know I know
Know I know
Yeah, no no
Know I know

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single & Hits

Released 1995

Genre

Barbadian Pop Black Americana

Songwriter Rihanna

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Barbadian Pop

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Strumming Pattern D - D U - U D -

Time Signature 4/4

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Now I Know by Rihanna is played in the key of C. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Am (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti F (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Now I Know by Rihanna: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ -').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from C to G requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ -' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – V – vi – IV

Song chords:

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C G Am F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.

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piano Chord Family C

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of C. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – V – vi – IV • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Now I Know (Rihanna)?

To play the Easy Chords for Now I Know, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Now I Know?

The original recording key for Now I Know by Rihanna is C. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single & Hits

Released 1995

Genre

Barbadian Pop Black Americana

Rihanna

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Shontelle

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KEY FM

Alison Hinds

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KEY C

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KEY C

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Easy

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KEY G

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Easy

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Betty Wright

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The Stroke

KEY G

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[Verse 1]
They, hmm, no
Took a chance
Rolled the dice on me and you
Opened up, let you in my world
Like a dance, started slow and then love took control
Swept away, so proud to be your girl
When you write a story much too fast
Sometimes a happy endin' doesn't last
Know I know that love ain't meant to be a play thing
Know I know it's not an ordinary, everyday thing
Know I know that when it's right, it's so amazing
When it's wrong, you gotta let it go
Know I know
Know I know
♪
Remember when we said our love would last forever?
But then again, how are we to know?
There comes a time, that love will change like stormy weather
A sunny day will suddenly turn cold
Time will teach you all you need to learn
But there'll always be a first time you get burned
Oh, whoa
Know I know that love ain't meant to be a play thing
Know I know it's not an ordinary, everyday thing
Know I know that when it's right, it's so amazing
When it's wrong, you gotta let it go
Know I know
Know I know
♪
I don't regret a single day
Joy and pain along the way
A broken heart's the price we pay
As sad as it may seem
Baby, can't you see?
It's the way it's gotta be
Know I know that love ain't meant to be a play thing
Know I know it's not an ordinary, everyday thing
Know I know that when it's right, it's so amazing
When it's wrong, you gotta let it go
Know I know
Know I know
Yeah, no no
Know I know