Closer To The Truth
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E
Ribbons went flying out the window
A5
As we drove down the interstate
E
Sex was something so brand new
A5
It was hard as hell to wait
E
She made faces at the goddamn rednecks
A5
They say, look at you boy.. You must worship satan
E
Just because I had the same long hair
A5
as the jesus in all their paintings
F#5 A
Yeah but church just made me scared of words like
E5 D#6
sermon, faith, and congregation
F#5 A
in a world with so many answers left
E5 D#6
why do I need so many explanations
F#5 G#5 A5
to get closer to the truth and further from the sky
F#5 A
and the static singes the speakers
E5 D#6
like a thousand hymns of inspiration
F#5 A
the road just winds through the canyon like
E5 D#6
a big black snake headed for salvation
F#5 G#5 A5
I'm getting closer to the truth and further from the sky
(same pattern through the rest of the song for verses and Choruses)
How to play Closer To The Truth
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.