The Truth Is In The Dirt
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Intro: Am E (6x)
Am E
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
Am E
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
F E
not in your gilded cage with your rusted spoon
F E
when the ground splits open it will swallow you
Am E
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
Am E
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
F E
not in your poison tongue or your acid tears
F E
let the truth howl in your ears
F G Am
Here she comes it's killing time
F G E
flames are burning behind her eyes
F G Am
here she comes it's killing time
F G E
flames are burning behind her eyes
Am E (2x)
Am E
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
Am E
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
F E
Not in your claws drawn-out scratch 'til it bleeds
F E
knocked down dead gets what she needs
Am E
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
Am E
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
F E
not on a blazing horse from the midnight sun
F E
the fire will turn your bones to dust
F G Am
Here she comes it's killing time
F G E
flames are burning behind her eyes
F G Am
here she comes it's killing time
F G E
flames are burning behind her eyes
Am E (2x)
Am E
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
Am E
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
F E
not in your gilded cage with your rusted spoon
F E
when the ground splits open it will swallow you
F E (5x)
F G F E F E (3x)
Am E (10x)
End: Am
How to play The Truth Is In The Dirt
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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.