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Let the Picture Paint Itself chords by
Rodney Crowell
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Key: A major
Intro 1
C
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Verse 1
G
G

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We try so hard
C
C

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to make it all work out
Am
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Sometimes sittin' on

the top of the world
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Sometimes very deep in doubt

And if the only thing that tomorrow brings
C
C

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Is the sunrise on the top of that hill
Am
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I'm gonna sit right down and

watch the world go around
G
G

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And never think about another damn bill
Verse 2
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C
C

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Some men live for money some for art
Am
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One guy thinks he's funny
G
G

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The other guy thinks he's

smart

Everybody's gonna get lucky
C
C

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every now and then
Am
Am

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And the one who's feelin' so low down
G
G

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Now is later on gonna win
Verse 3
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[Chorus] Let the

picture paint itself
C
C

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and it'll be all right
Am
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You don't have to try so hard
G
G

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You don't have to hold on so tight

Let the picture paint itself
C
C

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and it'll only get better
D
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And when the day is through and

it's just me and you
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G

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We'll be feeling so good we'll
Interlude 1

be knocking on wood
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Am
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Verse 4
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If you think you've got troubles
C
C

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just look around
Am
Am

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And don't go out in public
G
G

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all turned upside down

If the only thing that you're
C
C

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livin' for is pain
Am
Am

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There's a real good chance

you'll get nothing more
G
G

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Than a lot more of the same
Outro 1

[Chorus]
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Am
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D
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Chords
  • C

  • G

  • Am

  • D

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Let the Picture Paint Itself by Rodney Crowell is A major.

The primary chords used in Let the Picture Paint Itself are D, A, Bm, E.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, A, Bm, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Let the Picture Paint Itself is approximately 122 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Let the Picture Paint Itself 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 Let the Picture Paint Itself. 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 Rodney Crowell.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Let the Picture Paint Itself 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 Let the Picture Paint Itself by Rodney Crowell on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.