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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
You Don’t Know How It Feels Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
You Don’t Know How It Feels Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
You Don’t Know How It Feels Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
You Don’t Know How It Feels Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
You Don’t Know How It Feels Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
You Don’t Know How It Feels Chords – Harmonica
Tom Petty’s classic rock anthem about longing and escape. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to match the original recording’s key of A, or play these E-family chords open for the key of E.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E
A
E
B
Chorus
A – E
B – E
A – E
B
Verse 2
E
A
E
B
Chorus
A – E
B – E
A – E
B
Verse 3
E
A
E
B
Chorus
A – E
B – E
A – E
B
Bridge
A – E
B – E
A – E
B
Outro
E
A
E
B
Chorus
A – E
B – E
A – E
B
Practice tip: The song’s groove relies on a steady, laid-back strum. Practice the E to A and E to B transitions until you can switch without breaking the rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "You Don’t Know How It Feels"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D, A and C.
Is "You Don’t Know How It Feels" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "You Don’t Know How It Feels" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "You Don’t Know How It Feels"?
It was written by Tom Petty, and released in 1994.