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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Truth" by Jason Aldean: 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 A, 150 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "The Truth" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Truth" by Jason Aldean. 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 "The Truth" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "The 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.