I Knew You That Way

Intro . : ( C ) x 4 bars the ( C ) secret way long shadows bleed into the night the desperate way leaves in the fall hold colors tight the ( Dm ) way that thunder knows the taste of ( G ) summer rain i knew ( C ) you that way the ( C ) way cool mountain waters dance down to the sea bound by something strong , but still so wild and free it ( Dm ) gives into the passion of the ( G ) path it takes i knew ( C ) you that way ( Chorus ) i ( F ) held you closer ( Dm ) than i had A ( C ) right to hold but the ( Dm ) only thing that ( Am ) time can’t take A - ( G ) way is i knew ( C ) you that way the ( C ) way that skin on skin can start a crazy fire that no one sees but burns all night long with desire the ( Dm ) quiet ease that makes a lover ( G ) wanna stay i knew ( C ) you that way ( Chorus ) i ( F ) held you closer ( Dm ) than i had A ( C ) right to hold but the ( Dm ) only thing that ( Am ) time can’t take A - ( G ) way is i knew ( C ) you that way | ( C ) | ( C ) | ( C ) the ( C ) holy way that love knows it should never end the sacred way that stars guide sailors home again like ( Dm ) teardrops know the words to A - ( G ) mazing grace i knew ( C ) you that way ( tag ) i knew ( C ) you that way , i knew you that way - - - - -