I Couldn't Believe It Was True
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[Intro]
G C G
G D7
G G7 C G
G D7 G
verse 1
G C G
Last night I came home and I knocked at my door
G D7
And I called for my love as I oft had before
G G7 C G
I called once again but no answer there came
G D7 G
No sweet lips to greet me no voice call my name
[Refrão] G G7
I couldn't believe it was true oh Lord
C G
I couldn't believe it was true
G
My eyes filled with tears and I must have aged ten years
G D7 G
I couldn't believe it was true
Instrumental
G G7 C G
G D7
G G7 C G
G D7 G
verse 2
G C G
I let myself in and I walked to our bed
G D7
I found a note there and the message I read
G G7 C G
The truth like a bolt from the blue then begone
G D7 G
My sweetheart had left me my darling was gone
[Refrão] G G7
I couldn't believe it was true oh Lord
C G
I couldn't believe it was true
G
My eyes filled with tears and I must have aged ten years
G D7 G
I couldn't believe it was true
Instrumental
G G7 C G
G D7
G G7 C G
G D7 G
verse 3
G C G
The shock was so great I am quivering yet
G D7
I'll try to forgive her but I cannot forget
G G7 C G
My heartbreaking loss is another man's gain
G D7 G
Her happiness I hope will always remain
[Refrão] G G7
I couldn't believe it was true oh Lord
C G
I couldn't believe it was true
G
My eyes filled with tears and I must have aged ten years
G D7 G
I couldn't believe it was true
How to play I Couldn't Believe It Was True
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.