Simple Truth
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Am C
I remember standing on that corner
G G4 G
Waiting to meet
Am C
Standing there for hours and hours
G G4 G
Just to watch you leave
Am C G G4 G
Woah, what have I done to myself this time?
Am C G G4 G
I've already lose the race and I haven't crossed the starting line
Am C
The simple truth hurts
G G4 G
Why don't you wait a minute?
Em G Am C
The simple truth hurts
G G4 G
It's not so simple, is it?
Em G Bm C G G4 G
Woah-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Em G Bm C G G4 G
Woah-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Am C
Now I'm standing on that corner
G G4 G
Trying to preach
Am C
I've been standing there for hours and hours
G G4 G
Oh, and nobody sees me
Am C G G4 G
Oh, what have I done to myself this time?
Am C G G4 G
Woah, cars and trains and life, they fly by
Am C
The simple truth hurts
G G4 G
Why don't you wait a minute?
Em G Am C
The simple truth hurts
G G4 G
It's not so simple, is it?
Em G Am C
Oh-oh, I remеmber the first day you looked into my eyes
G
Told me I no longer needed my disguise
Em G Am C
Woah-oh, everything was fine until I slipped away to show
G
My life isn't as simple as black and white
Em G Bm C G G4 G
Woah-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Em G Bm C G G4 G
Woah-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Am C
The simple truth hurts
G G4 G
Why don't you wait a minute?
Em G Am C
The simple truth hurts
G G4 G
It's not so simple, is it?
How to play Simple Truth
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.