Aint Always True
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Intro:
D D/F# G E A
[Verso 1]
D D7/F# G*** *** *** G* F#* F*
I've lived and, oh, I've learned
E7 A
You betcha I've loved and you betcha I've burned
D D7/F# G Gm
And, oh, now I know from loving you
D/A A D*** D*** D*** E***
That a promise, a promise ain't always true
D/A A D
A promise, a promise ain't always true
[Ponte]
F#m G
There's nothing that compares
E7 G/A Gm*
to the heartache when I left you
[Verso 2]
D D/F# G*** *** *** G* F#* F*
Oh, I've cried some heavy tears
E7 A
But when I smile there's nothing more real
D D/F# G Gm
But I can't help but think about what I learned from loving you (Ooh)
D/A A D
Is that a promise (Promise), a promise ain't always true (True)
[Ponte]
F#m G
And, oh, there's nothing that compares
E7 G/A Gm*
to the heartache when I left you
Outro: (Last 2 Lines On Cue)
D D/F# G Gm
Oh, now I know from loving you (Loving you)
D/A A D*** *** *** E***
That a promise, a promise ain't always true (True)
D/A A D*** *** *** E***
A promise, a promise ain't always true
D/A A*
A promise, a promise ain't always true
G F#m Em G/A*
D*
How to play Aint Always True
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.