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Key: G major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Em9
Em9

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Cmaj9
Cmaj9
2

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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G
G

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Em9
Em9

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Cmaj9
Cmaj9
2

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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G
G

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Em9
Em9

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Cmaj9
Cmaj9
2

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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Am9
Am9
5

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Fmaj9
Fmaj9

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Fmaj9
Fmaj9

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Verse 1
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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So true funny how it seems
C
C

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Eb
Eb
6

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G
G

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Always in time, but never in line for dreams
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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Head over heels when toe to toe
Em9
Em9

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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This is the sound of my soul
G
G

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G/F#
G/F#

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This is the sound
C
C

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G
G

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I bought a ticket to the world
C
C

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G
G

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But now I've come back again
C
C

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G
G

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Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
C
C

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Em/B
Em/B

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Fmaj9
Fmaj9

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Oh I want the truth to be said
Chorus 1
G
G

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Em9
Em9

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Cmaj9
Cmaj9
2

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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I know this much is true
G
G

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Em9
Em9

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Cmaj9
Cmaj9
2

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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Am7
Am7

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Fmaj9
Fmaj9

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Verse 2
G
G

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With a thrill in my head
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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and a pill on my tongue
Eb
Eb
6

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G
G

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Dissolve the nerves that have just begun
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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Listening to Mar vin (all night long)
Em9
Em9

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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This is the sound of my soul
G
G

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G/F#
G/F#

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This is the sound
C
C

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G
G

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Always slipping from my hands
C
C

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G
G

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Sand's a time of its own
C
C

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Take your seaside arms and
G
G

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write the next line
C
C

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Em/B
Em/B

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Fmaj9
Fmaj9

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Oh I want the truth to be known
Chorus 2
G
G

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Em9
Em9

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Cmaj9
Cmaj9
2

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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G
G

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Em9
Em9

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Cmaj9
Cmaj9
2

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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Am7
Am7

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Fmaj9
Fmaj9

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Eb
Eb
6

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Solo 1
Ab6
Ab6
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab6
Ab6
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab6
Ab6
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab6
Ab6
3

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Eb
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6

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Ab6
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3

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab6
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3

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab6
Ab6
3

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G
G

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G6
G6

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Bridge 1
C
C

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C/B
C/B

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G
G

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I bought a ticket to the world
C
C

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But now I've come back again
G
G

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Am7
Am7

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G/B
G/B

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C
C

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C/B
C/B

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G
G

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Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
C
C

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Em/B
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Fmaj9
Fmaj9

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Oh I want the truth to be said
Chorus 3
G
G

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Em9
Em9

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Cmaj9
Cmaj9
2

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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I know this much is true
G
G

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Em9
Em9

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Cmaj9
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2

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Bm7
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2

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I know this much is
Am9
Am9
5

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Bm
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2

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Em
Em

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true
Am9
Am9
5

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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Am9
Am9
5

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Fmaj9
Fmaj9

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This much is true
Outro 1
G
G

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Em9
Em9

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Cmaj9
Cmaj9
2

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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G
G

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I know, I know, I know this much is true

This much is true
Em9
Em9

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This much is true
Cmaj9
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2

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Bm7
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G
G

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Em9
Em9

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Cmaj9
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Bm7
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2

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I know this much is true
G
G

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Em9
Em9

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Cmaj9
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2

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Bm7
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(I know this much is true)
G
G

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Em9
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Cmaj9
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Bm7
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(I know this...) I know, I know, I know
G
G

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this much is true
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Em9

  • Cmaj9

    2

  • Bm7

    2

  • Am9

    5

  • Fmaj9

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • Eb

    6

  • Cmaj7

  • G/F#

  • Em/B

  • Am7

  • Ab6

    3

  • G6

  • C/B

  • G/B

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of True by Spandau Ballet is G major.

The primary chords used in True are G, Em, C, Bm, Am, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 7 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, Em, C, Bm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of True is approximately 97 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of True 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 True. 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 Spandau Ballet.

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

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