Policy Of Truth

by Depeche Mode
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Lyrics

be You had some thing to hide.

Should ’ve (Cm7)hid den it, should n’t you?

(Cm7)Now you’re not ways sat is fied

it could with (Cm7)what you’re be ing put through.

It’s just time to pay the price for not lis ten ing to ad vice.

De (Bb)cid ing in your youth on the pol i cy of truth.

Things could be You so diff ’rent now.

hide.

It used (Cm7)to be so civ i lized.

(Cm7)You will not ways won der how

it could have (Cm7)been if you’d on ly lied.

It’s too late to change e vents.

It’s time to face the con se quence for (Bb)de liv er the proof in the pol i cy of truth.

Things could (Eb)Nev er a gain is what you swore the time be fore.

(Eb)Nev er a gain is what you swore the time be fore.

Now you’re stand ing there, tongue tied.

You’d bet ter learn your les son well.

Hide what you have to hide,

and tell what you have to tell.

You’ll see your prob lems mul ti plied if you con tin ual ly de cide to (Bb)faith ful ly pur sue the pol i cy of truth.

(Eb)Nev er a gain, is what you swore the time be fore.

(Eb)Nev er a gain, is what you swore the time be fore.

(Cm7)Nev er a gain, is what you swore the time be fore.

(Cm7)Nev er a gain, is what you swore the time be fore.

Policy Of Truth — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Policy Of Truth" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 114 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Policy Of Truth”

Why does "Policy Of Truth" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Policy Of Truth".
What key is "Policy Of Truth" by Depeche Mode played in?
Policy Of Truth is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Policy Of Truth"?
The arrangement plays at 114 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Policy Of Truth" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Policy Of Truth"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Policy Of Truth"?
"Policy Of Truth" was originally performed by Depeche Mode. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Policy Of Truth"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, Bdim, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Fm.
What other songs by Depeche Mode can I play here?
Try "PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE", "IT'S NO GOOD", "STRANGE LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Policy Of Truth"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Policy Of Truth".
Can I see all the notes in "Policy Of Truth"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 114 BPM.