(D)Ba by, I’ve been (A)search ing like (E)ev ery bod y (A)else.
(D)Can’t say noth (A)in’ dif f’rent a bout my (D)self.
Some times I’m an (A)an gel, and (E)some times I’m (A)cruel,
and (D)when it comes to (A)love, I’m just an oth er (A)fool.
Yes, I’ll (E)climb a (A)moun tain,
I’m gon na (E)swim the (A)sea.
There ain’t no (E)act of (A)God, girl,
could keep you (E)safe from (A)me,
My arms are (Bm)reach ing (F#m)out,
out a cross this (D9)can yon.
I’m ask (A)ing you to be my (E)true com pan (A)ion,
true com (A)pan ion,
(E)true com pan (A)ion.
(D)Ba by, I’ve been (A)search ing like (E)ev ery bod y (A)else.
(D)Can’t say noth (A)in’ dif f’rent a bout my (D)self.
Some times I’m an (A)an gel, and (E)some times I’m (A)cruel, and (D)when it comes to (A)love, I’m just an oth er (A)fool.
Yes, I’ll (E)climb a (A)moun tain,
I’m gon na (E)swim the (A)sea.
There ain’t no (E)act of (A)God, girl,
could keep you (E)safe from (A)me,
My arms are (Bm)reach ing (F#m)out,
out a cross this (D9)can yon.
I’m ask (A)ing you to be my (E)true com pan (A)ion,
true com (A)pan ion,
(E)true com pan (A)ion.
(E)True com (A)pan ion.
(E)true com pan (A)ion.
True Companion by Marc Cohn
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “True Companion”
- What key is "True Companion" in?
- "True Companion" by Marc Cohn is in the key of A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "True Companion" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "True Companion" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "True Companion"?
- This arrangement of "True Companion" uses 6 chords: A, Bm, D, D9, E, F#m.
- How long does it take to learn "True Companion" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Marc Cohn can I play here?
- Try "Walking In Memphis", "WALKING IN MEMPHIS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.