True Blue
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Intro G C9 G D7(4)/A
G C9 G D7(4)/A
[Verso 1]
G C9
You said you wanted to feel alive
Am7 D7(4)/A
So we went to the beach
G C9
You were born in July, '95
Am7 D7(4)/A
In a deadly heat
Am
You say you're a winter bitch
C
But summer's in your blood
Em G C
You can't help but become the sun
[Verso 2]
G C9
When you moved to Chicago
Am7 D7(4)/A
You were spinnin' out
G C9
When you don't know who you are
Am7 D7(4)/A
You fuck around and find out
Am
When you called me from the train
C
Water freezin' in your eyes
Em G C
You were happy and I wasn't surprised
G D C C9
And it feels good to be known so well
G D C
I can't hide from you like I hide from myself
[Verso 3]
G C9
Now you're movin' in breakin' a sweat
Am7 D7(4)/A
On your upper lip
G C9
And gettin' pissed about humidity
Am7 D7(4)/A
And the leaky faucet
Am C
You already hurt my feelings three times
Em G C
In the way only you could
G D C C9
But it feels good to be known so well
G D C C9
I can't hide from you like I hide from myself
G D C C9
I remember who I am when I'm with you
G D C
Your love is tough, your love is tried and true blue, blue
( G C9 Am7 D )
( G C9 Am7 D )
Am7
You've never done me wrong
C9
Except for that one time
Em G
That we don't talk about
C Am7
Because it doesn't matter anymore
C Em
Who won the fight? I don't know
G C
We're not keeping score
G D C C9
And it feels good to be known so well
G D C C9
I can't hide from you like I hide from myself
G D C C9
I remember who I am when I'm with you
G D C
Your love is tough, your love is tried and true blue
Final
G D C
Blue, blue, blue
How to play True Blue
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.