Its Not True
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Intro: B E
E B
Oh it's not true (it's not true)
B E
That you're breakin' my heart (breakin' my heart)
E B
Cuz I haven't been blue (haven't been blue)
B E
Since our love fell a-part (our love fell apart)
E A E
So I'm tellin' you-oo-oo, that since I've been free-ee-ee
E B A E A B B A E
I've been as happy as (as a bird in a) tree
E B
But now I'm longin' (now I'm longin')
B E
To see if it's true (to see if it's true)
E B
The only person you'll hurt (you'll hurt)
B E
It's only you (it's only you)
E A E
Late at home each niiight, when you promise to call
E B A E
But you know that I won't (its against my) rules
A
But if you really want me back again
A E
I sit right down and I think I've been wrong
F# B
It doesn't take much to lower your pride
B E A B B A E
And you'll never be a-lone
E B
So remember these words (remember these words)
B E
That I sayyy (that I sayyy)
E B
Now you turn me over (turn me over)
B E
Send me the pain (send me the pain)
E A E
Make each day-ay-ay, that I'm blue-oo-oo
E B A
That you think I'm crawlin' back
Outro:
E B
(Baby it's not) true
E B
(Baby it's not) true
E B E
(Well baby it's not) true
Words in brackets in last line of verses and outro are spoken only with no chords played
How to play Its Not True
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 B. 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.