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Sad But True

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

Intro
E5 F5 E5 F5
C5 B5
B5
B5


Verse 1
HBeyA5
IB'm Your Life
I'm The One Who TF5akes BYou There
HeyA5
IB'm Your Life
I'm The One WhoF5 CarBes
They A5
ThBey Betray
I'm Your Only TF5rueB Friend Now
They A5
ThBey'll Betray
I'm ForeverF5 TheBre


Chorus
IC5'm YoA5ur C5DreB5am, Make You Real
IC5'm YouA5r  EyesE5 When You Must Steal
F5I'm YD5our E5PaiD5n  When You Can't G5Feel
Sad But C5True

C5I'm YouA5r   DC5reaB5m,  Mind Astray
C5I'm YouA5r   EyesE5 While You're Away
F5I'm YoD5ur   PE5ain  D5 While You Repay
G5You Know It's Sad ButC5 True

B5
Sad But B5True

B5


Verse 2
BYoA5u
YBou're My Mask
You're My Cover, F5My ShBelter
YouA5
YBou're My Mask
You're The One F5Who'Bs Blamed
DoA5
DBo My Work
Do My Dirty WorF5k, BScapegoat
Do A5
DBo My Deeds
For You're F5The BOne Who's Shamed


Chorus
C5I'm YA5ourC5 DrB5eam, Make You Real
IC5'm YouA5r  EyesE5 When You Must Steal
F5I'm YD5our E5PaiD5n  When You Can't G5Feel
Sad But C5True


Bridge
C5I'm YouA5r   DC5reaB5m,  Mind Astray
C5I'm YouA5r   EyesE5 While You're Away
F5I'm YoD5ur   PE5ain  D5 While You Repay
G5You Know It's Sad ButC5 True
B5
Sad But B5True


Interlude
E5 F5 E5 F5 E5
F5 E5 F5


Solo
B5
B5 E5 F5 D5 F5 E5 F5 D5 F5 E5
F5 D5 F5 E5 F5 D5 F5 E5

C5I'm YouA5r  C5DreB5am
C5I'm YouA5r  EyE5es
F5I'm YoD5ur E5  PD5ain
G5You Know It's Sad ButC5 True


Solo
B5


Verse 3
BHaA5te
IB'm Your Hate
I'm Your Hate WheF5n YouB Want Love
PayA5
PBay The Price
Pay, For NothinF5g's BFair
HeA5y
IB'm Your Life
I'm The One WhoF5 ToBok You Here
HeyA5
IB'm Your Life
And I No LoF5ngerB Care


Chorus 2
C5I'm YA5ourC5 DrB5eam, Make You Real
IC5'm YouA5r  EyesE5 When You Must Steal
F5I'm YD5our E5PaiD5n  When You Can't G5Feel
Sad But C5True

IC5'm YoA5ur TC5rutB5h, Telling Lies
IC5'm YA5our ReE5asoned Alibis
F5I'mD5 InE5sidD5e, Open Your Eyes
G5   I'C5m   YoB5u
Sad But B5True

B5
Also available in: A (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Sad But True?

The chords for Sad But True are: E5, F5, C5, B5, B, A5, D5, G5

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: E5, F5, C5, B5, B, A5, D5, G5

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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