Johnny Cash - I'll Say It's True: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "I'll Say It's True" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

E
I've never been in prison.
                          A
I don't know much about trains.
My favorite singer, cooks my breakfast.
E          F#                     B
I like her fancy and I like her plain.
         E
I love bright and flashing colors,
                            D
like hot pink and Dresden blue.

Chorus:
            E      A         E
But if they ask me if it's true?
         B
That I still love you,
                E
I'll say it's true.

E
I'd be happy in a mansion,
or in an old rundown shotgun shack.
A
I like the feel of silk and satin.
E            F#                  B7
So, I don't know why I wear black.
E
I love New York City,
                          A
Bet your cowgirl boots I do.

Chorus

A               B
I'll say it's true.
           E
So, don't let it bother you.
              A                    E
Just let them old tales all stay twisted.
       F#                       B
I will set them straight about you.

I have not been in the army
I'm an Indian from years ago
When they ask if I know Waylon
I tell them, I think so
I do not plan on retiring
From anything I do

Chorus

I'll say it's true.
So, don't let it bother you.
Just let them old tales all stay twisted.
I will set them straight on you.

        E
I got plans to keep right on singing.
And I do know; Emmylou.

But if they ask me if it's true?
That I still love you,
I'll say it's true.


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

F#

Guitar chord F#

B

Guitar chord B

B7

Guitar chord B7

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.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "I'll Say It's True" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "I'll Say It's True" by Johnny Cash.

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