Tracy Chapman - Telling Stories: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Telling Stories" 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 Telling Stories Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Tracy Chapman
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 "Telling Stories" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Em C There is fiction in the space between G D/F# The lines on your page of memories Em C Write it down, but it doesn't mean G D/F# You're not just telling stories There is fiction in the space between You and reality You will do and say anything To make your everyday life seem less mundane There is fiction in the space between You and me There's a science fiction in the space between You and me A fabrication of a grand scheme Where I am the scary monster I eat the city and as I leave the scene In my spaceship I am laughing In your remembrance of your bad dream There's no one but you standing D C Leave the pity and the blame for G the ones who do not speak D You write the words to get respect C Em and compassion and for posterity C Em You write the words and make believe G D/F# Em there is truth in the space between There is fiction in the space between You and everybody Give us all what we need Give us one more sad sordid story But in the fiction of the space between G D/F# Em C Sometimes a lie is the best thing G D/F# Em C G D/F# Sometimes a lie is the best thing Em C G D/F# Oh, the best thing Em C G D/F# Is the best thing You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC  D  Em  F#  G  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 "Telling Stories" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Telling Stories" by Tracy Chapman.