The Truth

James Blunt - The Truth: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "The Truth" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn The Truth Guitar Chords and Lyrics by James Blunt

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "The Truth" smoothly on your guitar.

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       A#m
It's a long, lonely road
          G#
That I've walked on my own
                                  F#
Never thought I'd end up in this place
       A#m
I went fast, I went slow
       G#
Then I gave up all hope
                                    F#
'Cause I know, either way, it's the same

    A#m                     G#
And I'm not tryna find somebody
                                F#
'Cause no one else but you will do (Ooh-ooh)
          A#m
Yeah, the real thing is gone
                         G#
Now I wish I could hold you

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

I don't lie anymore in a heap on the floor
'Cause I'm clear on the road I must take

And I'm not tryna find somebody
'Cause no one else but you will do (Ooh, ooh)
I'm getting closer, stumbling over everything
I need to say to you

Chorus

                          A#m  C#
And darling, that's the truth
G#            F#
 Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

       A#m                 G#
I will search with, every fibre
          G#                  F#
If you're out there, leave a light on
           A#m                  G#
'Cause the distance is getting wider
       G#               F#
And I know I've, gotta find ya


Chorus

                          A#m  C#
And darling, that's the truth
G#            F#
 Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
                          A#m N
And darling, that's the truth


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Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Truth" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Truth" by James Blunt.

James Blunt - The Truth: Guitar Chords

Learn The Truth Guitar Chords and Lyrics by James Blunt

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