James Blunt – The Truth Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of The Truth by James Blunt on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Am G G F

[Verse 1]
Am
It’s a long, lonely road
G
That I’ve walked on my own
G                                                               F
Never thought I’d end up in this place (Ooh-ooh)
Am
I went fast, I went slow
G
Then I gave up all hope
G                                                        F
‘Cause I know, either way, it’s the same (Ooh-ooh)

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[Pre-Chorus]
Am                                      G
And I’m not tryna find somebody
G                                                        F
‘Cause no one else but you will do (Ooh-ooh)
Am
Yeah, the real thing is gone
G                    G                    G
Now I wish I could hold you_u

[Chorus]
Am                    G/B                    C
I wish that all of these days and nights
F                                      C
Trying to chase all these empty highs
Am                    G/B                                      C
But I had to go through my worse so I know
G                                                        F
That I just needed you oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Am                    G/B                    C
As I look out at the morning sun
F                                      C
There’s no escape from the things I’ve done
Am                                      G/B                    C
And out of everything I’ve lost, now I know
G                                      F
That I just needed you Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Am                                      C
And darling, that’s the truth
G                    F
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

[Verse 2]
Am
I don’t lie anymore
G
In a heap on the floor
G                                                        F
‘Cause I’m clear on the road I must take (Ooh-ooh)

[Pre-Chorus]
Am                                      G
And I’m not tryna find somebody
G                                                        F
‘Cause no one else but you will do (Ooh-ooh)
Am
I’m getting close, stumbling over
G                    G                    G
Everything I need to say to you

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[Chorus]
Am                    G/B                                      C
I wish that all of these days and nights
F                                                        C
Trying to chase all these empty highs
Am                    G/B                                      C
But I had to go through my worse so I know
G                                      F
That I just needed you oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Am                    G/B                    C
As I look out at the morning sun
F                                      C
There’s no escape from the things I’ve done
Am                    G/B                    C
And out of everything I’ve lost, now I know
G                                      F
That I just needed you Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Am                                      C
And darling, that’s the truth
G                    F
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Am                                      C
And darling, that’s the truth
G                      F
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

[Bridge]
Am                                                        G
I was searching, Heavenly Father
G                                      F
If you’re out there, leave a light on
Am                                           G
‘Cause the distance is getting wider
G                                       F
And I know I’ve gotta find ya

[Chorus]
Am                    G/B                    C
I wish that all of these days and nights
F                                                        C
Trying to chase all these empty highs
Am                                      G/B                    C
But I had to go through my worse so I know
G                                      F
That I just needed you oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Am                    G/B                    C
As I look out at the morning sun
F                                      C
There’s no escape from the things I’ve done

Am                                      G/B                    C
And out of everything I’ve lost, now I know
G                                     F
That I just needed you Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Am                                      C
And darling, that’s the truth
G                    F
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Am                                      C
And darling, that’s the truth
G                    F
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Am
And darling, that’s the truth

How to play The Truth: key, chords and progression

The Truth by James Blunt is in the key of A minor (no sharps or flats). The song uses 5 chords: Am, G, F, G/B and C.

The progression the song keeps returning to is C – G – F – Am (III – VII – VI – i in A minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 5th fret and play the shapes Em, D, C, G (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 75% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

Chord diagrams

Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G

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The Truth chords: questions

What key is The Truth in?

The Truth by James Blunt is in the key of A minor (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in The Truth?

The Truth uses 5 chords: Am, G, F, G/B, C.

What is the chord progression of The Truth?

The main progression is C – G – F – Am (III – VII – VI – i).

Is The Truth easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 5th fret and play the shapes Em, D, C, G (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 75% without a capo).

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