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Bitter Truth chords by
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Key: Ab major•
Verse 1
G
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Gm
Gm
3

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Our missing

pieces walk between us
C
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Bm
Bm
2

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When we were moving through
Am
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D
D

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the door

You called 'em mine,
C
C

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G
G

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I called 'em yours

You make me get so angry
C
C

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Am
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D
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And I'd stay there on my own

We both make peace but
C
C

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all alone
Verse 2
D
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Some call it talking blues (talking blues)
C
C

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G
G

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Some call it bitter truth
C
C

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G

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Am
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Some call it getting even in a song
D
D

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Verse 3
C
C

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G

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I can't read it, didn't mean it
C
C

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As you would rage how
Bm
Bm
2

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Am
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D
D

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I was wrong

Life is too short,
C
C

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G

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and you'd stay too long

Let's be honest, we were strongest
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C

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G

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Am
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D
D

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till I let you drag me down
C
C

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G

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I was sorry then, I'm not now
Verse 4
F
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Some get a golden heart
D
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Em
Em

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Some get a riverside
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Some get a house that let
D
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s the years go by
Verse 5
C
C

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G
G

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That life is ending, you seem contented
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C

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Am
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D
D

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While the graveside flowers die
C
C

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G

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I call 'em yours, you call 'em mine
C
C

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G

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Nothing makes silence

like experience
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C

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G

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Am
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There's a message in my eyes
D
D

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You'd better love yourself,
C
C

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G
G

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'cause I tried
Verse 6
D
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Some call it talking

blues (talking blues)
C
C

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G
G

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Some call it bitter truth
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Bm
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2

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Some call it getting even
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D
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in a song
Outro 1
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Chords

  • G

  • Gm

    3

  • C

  • Bm

    2

  • Am

  • D

  • F

  • Em

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Bitter Truth by Iron & Wine is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Bitter Truth are Ab, Abm, Db, Cm, Bbm, Eb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Abm, Db, Cm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Bitter Truth is approximately 103 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Bitter Truth using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Bitter Truth. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Iron & Wine.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Bitter Truth to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Bitter Truth by Iron & Wine on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.