True Self
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Intro C#m A F#m G#m
C#m A F#m G#m
C#m A
I'm back to where it all began
F#m G#m
I'm no longer running from the past
C#m A
There's so much comfort in being here
F#m G#m
Among old faces, familiar trees
C#m A
Down the river, up the hills
F#m G#m
Breathing in peace is my greatest thrill
C#m A
Father's presence, Mother's lap
F#m G#m
Feel the breeze laid on the grass
C#m A
I'm back to where my life began
F#m G#m
All my loss remains in the past
C#m A
A peaceful love, a dream to live
F#m G#m
Familiar faces and pink-white trees
C#m A
Growing gardens by the woods
F#m G#m
A distant, helpful neighborhood
C#m A
Silent peace and mildness
F#m G#m
My child sleeps safe upon my chest
C#m E
When you take out of your life
A
All that wasn't supposed to be there
F#m G#m B C#m
Everything starts to flow
E
And you at last understand
A
There's no quest to find a meaning for life
F#m G#m B
Your true self is finally known
( C#m A F#m G#m )
C#m A
I'm back to where we live as one
F#m G#m
No more time for sad dark songs
C#m A
Lesson learned, I shed one last tear
F#m G#m
No more hate and no more fear
C#m A
I'm back to where my soul belongs
F#m G#m
Gathering treasures left undone
C#m A
A heartful embrace, one tender kiss
F#m G#m
A promise made, a life to keep
C#m E
When you take out of your life
A
All that wasn't supposed to be there
F#m G#m B C#m
Everything starts to flow
E
And you at last understand
A
There's no quest to find a meaning for life
F#m G#m B E A E F#m
Your true self is finally shown
Final E A E C#m
E A E F#m
E A E G#m
E A E F#m
E A E C#m
E A E F#m
E A E G#m E
How to play True Self
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 C#m. 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.