Truth
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G
Hey Mister Mayor,
C Am
what the hell we gonna do?
G
Tell the truth
Say Mister Mayor,
C Am
could I have a word with you?
G
Am I getting through?
C G
Yes, I have seen the levees comin' down
C G
I've seen fire on the ground
D
Money leavin' town
G G
Now I am growing older looking through
C G
This different point of view
D
But I'm closer to the truth
G C G
Yes I am (x2)
G
Where is the Savior?
C Am
'Cause he don't look a thing like you
G
Tell the truth
Save it for later
C Am
'Cause you've had your time to prove
G C G
Now your time is through
C G
Yes, I have seen the levees comin' down
C G
I've seen fire on the ground
D
Money leavin' town
G C G
Now I am growing older looking through
C G
This different point of view
D
But I'm closer to the truth
G C G
Yes I am (x4)
G
I lay low,
I'll cover my head
What I know,
I'll keep it under my bed
Though I try
to steady my mind
I get weary,
C G
what I might find
C G
'Cause I have seen the levees comin' down
C G
I've seen fire on the ground
D
Money leavin' town
G C G
Now I am growing older looking through
C G
This different point of view
D
But I'm closer to the truth
G C G
Yes I am (x4)
How to play Truth
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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.