This is a modification of Phil Starr's tab which I would like to acknowledge as it's starting point... it's based on the studio version. Intro Dm |G Cadd9|Dm Cadd9|Dm Dm/F Dm/G|Am C C/B| G G/B G/A|Dm G|Dm G| Dm G Cadd9 Prophet took my hand on all souls day. Dm Cadd9 Dm Dm/F Dm/G He preached the value of deception. Am C C/B G G/B G/A Changing shadows by shape-shifter's ruse. Dm G Dm G Tales are never just for fools. The court of conscience came before me. Presented me with a heavenly angel. He took my hand and asked me truths aside. [replace G with Em7 at the end of verse 1] To his questions I reply: Chorus: F Bb F Am Do you want the truth or something beautiful? Dm Am Dm Em7 Just close your eyes and make believe. F Bb F Am Do you want the truth or something beautiful? Dm Am Dm I am happy to deceive you. He stood as tall as redwood trees. Drank tea from a seamstress thimble. I didn't want to speak the honest truth. So I spit out lies that aimed to soothe. Chorus: Do you want the truth or something beautiful? Just close your eyes and make believe Do you want the truth or something beautiful? I am happy to deceive you. Dm Dm/C# Dm/C Dm/B Sacred... lies... and telling.. tales. BbM7 A7 Dm I can be who you want me to be. Sacred.. lies.. and..telling... tales. I can be who you want me to be. But do you want me? Instrumental: Dm G|Dm G|Dm G|Dm G|Dm F|G C|Dm Cadd9|Dm Dm/F Dm/G| Am C C/B |G G/B G/A|Dm Cadd9|Dm Em7| Chorus: Do you want the truth or something beautiful? Just close your eyes and make believe Do you want the truth or something beautiful? I am happy to deceive you. Sacred... lies... and telling.. tales. I can be who you want me to be. Sacred.. lies.. and..telling... tales. I can be who you want me to be. But do you want me? Dm Dm/C# Dm/C Dm/B BbM7 A7 Dm7 But do you want me?
