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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Truth" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Truth"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Truth". Key of A, 150 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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