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TRUST
As recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd
(From the 1976 Album GIMME BACK MY BULLETS)
[Intro]
E    D  A
E    D  A
[Verse 1]
EI'd like to tell y'all a sDtoryA  
EAbout a friend of DmineA  
EWho liked to drink good Dwhiskey, Aoh Lord
EAnd have a real good DtimeA  
EHis woman, you know she left DhimA  
EAnd stole that boy's brand new DcarA  
EAnd ran out of town with a Dguitar Apicker
ESaid he gonna be a superDstar
Sure you Aare
[Chorus]
You Ecan't always trust your DwomanA  
You Ecan't always trust your best DfriendA  
BeEware of the ones that you Dneed y'allA  
BeEcause those might be the ones that do Dyou inA  
[Guitar Solo]
E    D  A
E    D  A
[Verse 2]
EDon't talk no stuff to no DslickerA  
EDon't tell your feelings to your DfriendA  
EDon't tell your woman that you Dlove her, Abecause
EThat's when your trouble beDginsA  
EThere are many ladies here aDmong usA  
EThat'll stab you in the back when you ain't DaroundA  
EThere are many, so many of your Dvery best fAriends
EThat'll kick you in the head when you are Ddown
Yes they Awill
[Chorus]
You Ecan't always trust your DwomanA  
You Ecan't always trust your best DfriendA  
BeEware of the ones that you Dneed y'allA  
BeEcause those might be the ones that do Dyou inA  
[Guitar Solo]
E    D  A
E    D  A
E    D  A
E    D  A
[Interlude]
E    D  A
E    D  A
[Verse 3]
EDon't you backtalk the DpoliceA  
EBecause its his job to put you in the DjailA  
EThey'll lock you up, boy and Dthrow away the Akey
EAnd your best friend won't even go your DbailA  
EThere are many slickers here Damong usA  
EThat are all dressed up in suits and DtiesA  
EBut don't you show your pain, Lord in Dfront of Athem
EBecause if you do you kiss yourself goodDbye, alrightA  
[Chorus]
You Ecan't always trust your DwomanA  
You Ecan't always trust your best DfriendA  
BeEware of the ones that you Dneed y'allA  
BeEcause those might be the ones that do Dyou inA  
[Outro]
E    D  A
E    D  A
E    D  A
E    D  A

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

Lynyrd Skynyrd, an American rock band formed in Florida, became widely known for popularizing the Southern rock genre. This song comes from their album Gimme Back My Bullets. Playing "Trust" by Lynyrd Skynyrd might feel like channeling a deep sense of conviction and steadfastness.

AI-written from these sources:Lynyrd Skynyrd — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Trust

by Lynyrd Skynyrd

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TRUST

As recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd

(From the 1976 Album GIMME BACK MY BULLETS)

[Intro]

E D A

[Verse 1]

E D A

I'd like to tell y'all a story

E D A

About a friend of mine

E D A

Who liked to drink good whiskey, oh Lord

E D A

And have a real good time

E D A

His woman, you know she left him

E D A

And stole that boy's brand new car

E D A

And ran out of town with a guitar picker

E D

Said he gonna be a superstar

Sure you are

[Chorus]

E D A

You can't always trust your woman

E D A

You can't always trust your best friend

E D A

Beware of the ones that you need y'all

E D A

Because those might be the ones that do you in

[Guitar Solo]

E D A

[Verse 2]

E D A

Don't talk no stuff to no slicker

E D A

Don't tell your feelings to your friend

E D A

Don't tell your woman that you love her, because

E D A

That's when your trouble begins

E D A

There are many ladies here among us

E D A

That'll stab you in the back when you ain't around

E D A

There are many, so many of your very best friends

E D

That'll kick you in the head when you are down

Yes they will

[Chorus]

E D A

You can't always trust your woman

E D A

You can't always trust your best friend

E D A

Beware of the ones that you need y'all

E D A

Because those might be the ones that do you in

[Guitar Solo]

E D A

[Interlude]

E D A

[Verse 3]

E D A

Don't you backtalk the police

E D A

Because its his job to put you in the jail

E D A

They'll lock you up, boy and throw away the key

E D A

And your best friend won't even go your bail

E D A

There are many slickers here among us

E D A

That are all dressed up in suits and ties

E D A

But don't you show your pain, Lord in front of them

E D A

Because if you do you kiss yourself goodbye, alright

[Chorus]

E D A

You can't always trust your woman

E D A

You can't always trust your best friend

E D A

Beware of the ones that you need y'all

E D A

Because those might be the ones that do you in

[Outro]

E D A

About Trust Chords by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Learn how to play Trust by Lynyrd Skynyrd with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Trust chords”, “Trust guitar chords”, or “Lynyrd Skynyrd Trust chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Trust chords and for experienced players who want accurate Trust lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, D, A.

FAQ — Trust by Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Can I transpose "Trust" to a different key?

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What key is "Trust" in?

The chords for "Trust" show the original chord names (including E, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.