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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Policy Of Truth" by Depeche Mode: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Policy Of Truth" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Policy Of Truth" by Depeche Mode. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Policy Of Truth" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Policy Of Truth" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.