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Sad But True

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Sad But True by Metallica in the key of D

Intro
D5 D#5 D5 D#5
A#5 A5
A5
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Verse 1
HAeyG5
IA'm Your Life
I'm The One Who TD#5akes YAou There
HeyG5
IA'm Your Life
I'm The One WhoD#5 CareAs
They G5
ThAey Betray
I'm Your Only TD#5rue AFriend Now
They G5
ThAey'll Betray
I'm ForeverD#5 TherAe


Chorus
IA#5'm YouG5r DA#5reamA5, Make You Real
IA#5'm YourG5  Eyes D5When You Must Steal
D#5I'm YoC5ur PD5ainC5  When You Can't FF5eel
Sad But A#5True

A#5I'm YourG5   DrA#5eam,A5  Mind Astray
A#5I'm YourG5   Eyes D5While You're Away
D#5I'm YouC5r   PaD5in   C5While You Repay
F5You Know It's Sad ButA#5 True

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Sad But A5True

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Verse 2
AYoG5u
YAou're My Mask
You're My Cover, D#5My SheAlter
YouG5
YAou're My Mask
You're The One D#5Who'sA Blamed
DoG5
DAo My Work
Do My Dirty WorD#5k, SAcapegoat
Do G5
DAo My Deeds
For You're D#5The OAne Who's Shamed


Chorus
A#5I'm YoG5ur A#5DreaA5m, Make You Real
IA#5'm YourG5  Eyes D5When You Must Steal
D#5I'm YoC5ur PD5ainC5  When You Can't FF5eel
Sad But A#5True


Bridge
A#5I'm YourG5   DrA#5eam,A5  Mind Astray
A#5I'm YourG5   Eyes D5While You're Away
D#5I'm YouC5r   PaD5in   C5While You Repay
F5You Know It's Sad ButA#5 True
A5
Sad But A5True


Interlude
D5 D#5 D5 D#5 D5
D#5 D5 D#5


Solo
A5
A5 D5 D#5 C5 D#5 D5 D#5 C5 D#5 D5
D#5 C5 D#5 D5 D#5 C5 D#5 D5

A#5I'm YourG5  DA#5reamA5
A#5I'm YourG5  EyeD5s
D#5I'm YouC5r  D5 PaC5in
F5You Know It's Sad ButA#5 True


Solo
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Verse 3
AHaG5te
IA'm Your Hate
I'm Your Hate WheD#5n You AWant Love
PayG5
PAay The Price
Pay, For NothinD#5g's FAair
HeG5y
IA'm Your Life
I'm The One WhoD#5 TooAk You Here
HeyG5
IA'm Your Life
And I No LoD#5nger ACare


Chorus 2
A#5I'm YoG5ur A#5DreaA5m, Make You Real
IA#5'm YourG5  Eyes D5When You Must Steal
D#5I'm YoC5ur PD5ainC5  When You Can't FF5eel
Sad But A#5True

IA#5'm YouG5r TrA#5uth,A5 Telling Lies
IA#5'm YoG5ur ReaD5soned Alibis
D#5I'm C5InsD5ideC5, Open Your Eyes
F5   I'A#5m   YouA5
Sad But A5True

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Also available in: A (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Sad But True?

The chords for Sad But True are: D5, D#5, A#5, A5, A, G5, C5, F5

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: D5, D#5, A#5, A5, A, G5, C5, F5

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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