Lynyrd Skynyrd – Trust Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Trust Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of Trust by Lynyrd Skynyrd on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Em D A x2

[Verse 1]
Em         D                A
I’d like to tell y’all a story
Em         D                 A
About a friend of mine
Em                         D                                 A
Who liked to drink good whiskey, oh Lord
Em                 D                 A
And have a real good time
Em                                         D         A
His woman, you know she left him
Em                 D                         A
And stole that boy’s brand new car
Em                                 D                         A
And ran out of town with a guitar picker
Em                                 D
Said he gonna be a superstar
A
Sure you are

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[Chorus]
Em D A
You can’t always trust your woman
Em D A
You can’t always trust your best friend
Em D A
Beware of the ones that you need y’all
Em D A
Because those might be the ones that do you in

[ Solo]
Em D A x2

[Verse 2]
Em D A
Don’t talk no stuff to no slicker
Em D A
Don’t tell your feelings to your friend
Em D A
Don’t tell your woman that you love her, because
Em D A
That’s when your trouble begins
Em D A
There are many ladies here among us
Em D A
That’ll stab you in the back when you ain’t around
Em D A
There are many, so many of your very best friends
Em D
That’ll kick you in the head when you are down
A
Yes they will

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[Chorus]
Em D A
You can’t always trust your woman
Em D A
You can’t always trust your best friend
Em D A
Beware of the ones that you need y’all
Em D A
Because those might be the ones that do you in

[Guitar Solo]
Em D A x4

[Interlude]
Em D A x2

[Verse 3]
Em D A
Don’t you backtalk the police
Em D A
Because its his job to put you in the jail
Em D A
They’ll lock you up, boy and throw away the key
Em D A
And your best friend won’t even go your bail
Em D A
There are many slickers here among us
Em D A
That are all dressed up in suits and ties
Em D A
But don’t you show your pain, Lord in front of them
Em D A
Because if you do you kiss yourself goodbye, alright

[Chorus]
Em D A
You can’t always trust your woman
Em D A
You can’t always trust your best friend
Em D A
Beware of the ones that you need y’all
Em D A
Because those might be the ones that do you in

[Outro]
Em D A x4

How to play Trust: key, chords and progression

Trust by Lynyrd Skynyrd is in the key of D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯). The song uses 3 chords: Em, D and A.

Most of the song cycles through Em – D – A – Em (ii – I – V – ii in D major). In solfa, that is reh – doh – soh – reh. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Trust chords: questions

What key is Trust in?

Trust by Lynyrd Skynyrd is in the key of D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯).

What chords are in Trust?

Trust uses 3 chords: Em, D, A.

What is the chord progression of Trust?

The main progression is Em – D – A – Em (ii – I – V – ii).

Is Trust easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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