The True One
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A D
Changes come so quickly easily it can seem bizarre
E D A
They say there's a price to pay for going out too far
D
You can buy a one way ticket out there all alone
E
Then you sit and wonder why
D A
It's so hard to get back home
D
Nothing is important lost that's not easy to believe
E D A
The longer you're in one place the harder it is to leave
D
You can have a thousand cards to pull out of your sleeve
E D A
But in the end the loser is the one who does decieve
Bm E A
There's always a reality in what you are doing
Bm E A
Sometimes it's so hard to see which one is the true one
A D
I use to treat my friends like I was more than a millionare
E D A
Spending those big ones like I could afford them all upstairs
D
But what's been flying high must always touch the ground
E D A
Just walk upstairs and ask you'll be likely directed down
Bm E A
Into the reality of what you are doing
Bm E A
Sometimes it's so hard to see which one is the true one
Bm E A
There's always a reality in what you are doing
Bm E A
Sometimes it's so hard to see which one is the true one
Copyright @ 1974 Irving Music Inc.(BMI)
From the "No Other" LP
How to play The True One
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 A. 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.