The Truth

by Jason Aldean
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Tell ’em all I’m on va ca tion,

blow in’ say I went lar to vis it friends,

Tell ’em that you ain’t heard or seen from me in quite a while ’cause

when they ask you where I’ve (D)been.

Tell ’em I’m out on the west coast where it don’t (D)ev er rain

and that I’m prob ’ly do in’ (D)fine.

Just don’t tell ’em I’ve gone cra zy,

that I’m still strung out o ver you.

Tell ’em an y thing you want to, just don’t (E)tell ’em all the truth.

Yeah, don’t tell ’em all

the truth.

Tell ’em all I’m out in Ve gas,

blow in’ ev ’ry dol lar I ev er made.

Tell ’em that that I must be in to some thin’ bad for me ’cause

I sure lost a lot of (D)weight.

Tell ’em I’m out on the road with old rock and (D)roll er band,

and liv in’ like a gyp sy (D)can.

Just don’t tell ’em I’ve gone cra zy,

that I’m still strung out o ver you.

Tell ’em an y thing you want to, just don’t (E)tell ’em all the truth.

Yeah, don’t tell ’em all

the truth.

The (D)truth is that I’m ask in’ you to lie, and we both know that it ain’t right.

But if you ev er loved me, please have some mer cy on me,

(A)yeah.

Tell ’em an y thing you want to, just don’t (E)tell ’em all the truth.

Yeah, don’t tell ’em all

the truth.

I still need (A)you.

(E)Yeah, that’s (D)the truth.

(E)I still (D)love (A)you.

Ba (E)by, that’s (D)the truth.

The Truth — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The 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 A, 150 BPM.

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

About “The Truth

Why does "The 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 "The Truth".
What key is "The Truth" by Jason Aldean played in?
The Truth is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Truth"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The 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 "The Truth"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Truth"?
"The Truth" was originally performed by Jason Aldean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Truth"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm7, C, D, E, F#m.
What other songs by Jason Aldean can I play here?
Try "FLY OVER STATES", "DIRT ROAD ANTHEM", "TONIGHT LOOKS GOOD ON YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The 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 "The Truth".
Can I see all the notes in "The 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 A at 150 BPM.

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