Say It's Not True
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Verse 1:
C Fmaj7
the harder we play, the faster we fall.
Am G
when we think that we know it all, we know nothing at all.
C Fmaj7
the letter arrived, like a bolt from the blue.
Am G
so whats left of your lives, all your dreams lost to you.
Chorus:
F C Am
say it's not true say it today when i open my eyes
G
will it all go away
F C Dm F
say it's not true Say it for real Can't be happening to you
C
can't be happening to me
Verse 2:
C Fmaj7
it's hard not to cry it's hard to believe
Am G
so much heartache and pain so much reason to grieve
C Fmaj7
with the wonders of science and all the knowledge we've stored
Am G
magic coctails for lives people just can't afford
Chorus:
F C
say it's not true you can say its not right
Am G
it's hard to believe the size of the crime
F C Am
say it's not true you can say its not real
Dm Fm C
could be happening to you could be happening to me
Chords Used
C Fmaj7 Am G F Dm Fm
EI--0----0-----0----3-----1----1-----1----------------------------------------|
BI--1----1-----1----3-----1----3-----1----------------------------------------|
GI--0----2-----2----0-----2----2-----1----------------------------------------|
DI--2----3-----2----0-----3----0-----3----------------------------------------|
AI--3----3-----0----2-----3----------3----------------------------------------|
EI------------------3-----1----------1----------------------------------------|
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
Dm = X X 0 2 3 1
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
Fm = 1 3 3 1 1 1
Fmaj7 = 1 X 2 2 1 X
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play Say It's Not True
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.