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Sad But True

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Sad But True by Metallica

Intro
A5 Bb5 A5 Bb5
F5 E5
E5
E5


Verse 1
HEeyD5
IE'm Your Life
I'm The One Who TBb5akes YEou There
HeyD5
IE'm Your Life
I'm The One WhoBb5 CareEs
They D5
ThEey Betray
I'm Your Only TBb5rue EFriend Now
They D5
ThEey'll Betray
I'm ForeverBb5 TherEe


Chorus
IF5'm YoD5ur F5DreE5am, Make You Real
IF5'm YouD5r  EyesA5 When You Must Steal
Bb5I'm YoG5ur PA5ainG5  When You Can't FC5eel
Sad But F5True

F5I'm YouD5r   DF5reaE5m,  Mind Astray
F5I'm YouD5r   EyesA5 While You're Away
Bb5I'm YouG5r   PaA5in   G5While You Repay
C5You Know It's Sad ButF5 True

E5
Sad But E5True

E5


Verse 2
EYoD5u
YEou're My Mask
You're My Cover, Bb5My SheElter
YouD5
YEou're My Mask
You're The One Bb5Who'sE Blamed
DoD5
DEo My Work
Do My Dirty WorBb5k, SEcapegoat
Do D5
DEo My Deeds
For You're Bb5The OEne Who's Shamed


Chorus
F5I'm YD5ourF5 DrE5eam, Make You Real
IF5'm YouD5r  EyesA5 When You Must Steal
Bb5I'm YoG5ur PA5ainG5  When You Can't FC5eel
Sad But F5True


Bridge
F5I'm YouD5r   DF5reaE5m,  Mind Astray
F5I'm YouD5r   EyesA5 While You're Away
Bb5I'm YouG5r   PaA5in   G5While You Repay
C5You Know It's Sad ButF5 True
E5
Sad But E5True


Interlude
A5 Bb5 A5 Bb5 A5
Bb5 A5 Bb5


Solo
E5
E5 A5 Bb5 G5 Bb5 A5 Bb5 G5 Bb5 A5
Bb5 G5 Bb5 A5 Bb5 G5 Bb5 A5

F5I'm YouD5r  F5DreE5am
F5I'm YouD5r  EyA5es
Bb5I'm YouG5r  A5 PaG5in
C5You Know It's Sad ButF5 True


Solo
E5


Verse 3
EHaD5te
IE'm Your Hate
I'm Your Hate WheBb5n You EWant Love
PayD5
PEay The Price
Pay, For NothinBb5g's FEair
HeD5y
IE'm Your Life
I'm The One WhoBb5 TooEk You Here
HeyD5
IE'm Your Life
And I No LoBb5nger ECare


Chorus 2
F5I'm YD5ourF5 DrE5eam, Make You Real
IF5'm YouD5r  EyesA5 When You Must Steal
Bb5I'm YoG5ur PA5ainG5  When You Can't FC5eel
Sad But F5True

IF5'm YoD5ur TF5rutE5h, Telling Lies
IF5'm YD5our ReA5asoned Alibis
Bb5I'm G5InsA5ideG5, Open Your Eyes
C5   I'F5m   YoE5u
Sad But E5True

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FAQ

What are the chords for Sad But True?

The chords for Sad But True are: A5, Bb5, F5, E5, E, D5, G5, C5

What is the original key of Sad But True?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Sad But True?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Sad But True in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Sad But True be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Sad But True on ukulele?

Chord Sad But True can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Sad But True?

Sad But True uses 8 chords: A5, Bb5, F5, E5, E, D5, G5, C5

What is the easiest way to play Sad But True?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Sad But True released in?

Sad But True was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Sad But True?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Sad But True to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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