The One And Only Truth
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
(One and only Truth Key of G Original 214 bpm Use verse chords for Intro )
[Verse 1]
G
The preacher told me: You're gonna die someday.
C G
The preacher told me: You're gonna die someday.
D G
So give ten per cent to God and let us pray.
G
C G
D G
If you're lucky you'll be old and rich someday.
G
But my mama told me the one and only truth.
C G
My mama told me the one and only truth.
D G
She said, Spend your money and don't look back,
N.C.
'cause you'll never see a hearse with a luggage rack. (vocal only)
[lead break over verse chords]
{Verse 2]
G
A poor man told me: I don't ask for much.
C G
A poor man told me: I don't ask for much.
D G
But I wonder if I'll ever have enough.
G
A rich man told me: I don't ask for much.
C G
A rich man told me: I don't ask for much.
D G
One more million might be just enough.
G
But my mama told me the one and only truth.
C G
My mama told me the one and only truth.
D G
She said, Spend your money and don't look back,
N.C.
'cause you'll never see a hearse with a luggage rack. (vocal only)
[Verse 3]
G
The guru told me: The sky is blue.
C G
The guru told me: The sky is blue.
D G
And everywhere I turn I see the truth.
G
The poet told me: The sky is gray.
C G
The poet told me: The sky is gray.
D G
And nothing really matters anyway.
G
But my mama told me the one and only truth.
C G
My mama told me the one and only truth.
D G
She said, Spend your money and don't look back,
N.C.
'cause you'll never see a hearse with a luggage rack.
[Lead out]
How to play The One And Only Truth
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.