Talk Is Cheap
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Intro
D G D A G
D G D A D
[Refrão]
D G
Talk is cheap
D
So they say
A
If you're gonna talk the talk, you may have to walk the walk someday
G D D7 G
You'd better be careful who you try to play
D
Talk is cheap
A D
But is it worth the price you'll have to pay?
[Verso 1]
D G
Said you love me
D
You're my best friend
D6 A
You'd be right there beside me until the very end
G D G
If I ever needed you, you'd always be around
D
But the first time I called on you
A D D*
You were nowhere to be found
[Refrão]
D G
Talk is cheap
D
So they say
A
If you're gonna talk the talk, you may have to walk the walk someday
G D D7 G
You'd better be careful who you try to play
D
Talk is cheap
A D
But is it worth the price you'll have to pay?
Instrumental
D G D D6 A
G D G D A D
D G D A
G D G D A D
[Verso 2]
D G
Hope you're happy
D
I wish you the best
A
Hope the things in life you love the most will stand the test
G D G
Please remember when you cross that line
D A D D*
Once words are spoken then they're history for all time
[Refrão]
D G
Talk is cheap
D
So they say
A
If you're gonna talk the talk, you may have to walk the walk someday
G D G
You'd better be careful who you try to play
D
Talk is cheap
A D
But is it worth the price you'll have to pay?
Instrumental
D G D A
G D G D A D
Outro
D G
Talk is cheap
D
So they say
A
If you're gonna talk the talk, you may have to walk the walk someday
G D D7 G
You'd better be careful who you try to play
D
Talk is cheap
A D G D A D*
But is it worth the price you'll have to pay?
How to play Talk Is Cheap
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 D. 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.