Say It Isn't True
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G G
Walls are cavin' and hauntin' me
Em
Hiding from myself between these sheets
Am Am
Now I'm starin' at my reflection
C G
Losin' all of my affection for me
G
Holdin' on to moments that make sense
Em
Had way too many run-ins feelings spent
Am
What doesn't kill you always hurt you
C G D
But that don't mean we deserve to feel this way
G
So don't tell me nothin', tell me somethin'
Em
Say it isn't true
Felt lonely lately, so deflated
Words I misconstrued
Am
My time's been wasted
C
I've been breakin', not because of you
G
So don't tell me nothin', be my somethin'
D
Help me see this through
G Em
Say it isn't true, ooh, yeah
Say it isn't true
G
I know I been actin' dumb so send me straight
Em
You're the only one who'll say it to my face
Am C
I'm so over feelin' numb, just wanna leave this shit behind
G D
And be me
G
Never thought I'd have someone
Em
Someone like you
Just one word, babe
D
Just you, oh
G
So don't tell me nothin', tell me somethin'
Em
Say it isn't true
Felt lonely lately, so deflated
Words I misconstrued
Am
My time's been wasted
C
I've been breakin', not because of you
G
So don't tell me nothin', be my somethin'
D
Help me see this through
G Em
Say it isn't true, oh
Say it isn't true
D
Darling, just hold me now
Em
What if it all falls down?
D
Let's just pretend for now and see
G
So don't tell me nothin', tell me somethin'
Em
Say it isn't true
Felt lonely lately, so deflated
Words I misconstrued
Am
My time's been wasted
C
I've been breakin', not because of you
G D
So don't tell me nothin', be my somethin'
Help me see this through
G Em
Say it isn't true, ooh
D
Say it isn't, say it isn't true
G
Oh, ooh, say it isn't true
How to play Say It Isn't 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.