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Artist: Metallica
Track: Sad But True

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Hey (hey), I'm your life
I'm the one who takes you there
Hey (hey), I'm your life
I'm the one who cares
They (they), they betray
I'm your only true friend now
They (they), they'll betray
I'm forever there

I'm your dream, make you real
I'm your eyes when you must steal
I'm your pain when you can't feel
Sad but true
I'm your dream, mind astray
I'm your eyes while you're away
I'm your pain while you repay
You know it's sad but true
Sad but true

You (you), you're my mask
You're my cover, my shelter
You (you), you're my mask
You're the one who's blamed

Do (do), do my work
Do my dirty work, scapegoat
Do (do), do my deeds
For you're the one who's shamed

I'm your dream, make you real
I'm your eyes when you must steal
I'm your pain when you can't feel
Sad but true
I'm your dream, mind astray
I'm your eyes while you're away
I'm your pain while you repay
You know it's sad but true
Sad but true

I'm your dream, I'm your eyes
I'm your pain
I'm your dream (I'm your dream)
I'm your eyes (I'm your eyes)
I'm your pain (I'm your pain)
You know it's sad but true

Hate (hate), I'm your hate
I'm your hate when you want love
Pay (pay), pay the price
Pay for nothing's fair

Hey (hey), I'm your life
I'm the one who took you there
Hey (hey), I'm your life
And I no longer care

I'm your dream, make you real
I'm your eyes when you must steal
I'm your pain when you can't feel
Sad but true
I'm your truth, telling lies
I'm your reasoned alibis
I'm inside, open your eyes
I'm you

Sad but true
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Genius Lyrics
Metallica – Sad But True
The fifth and final single released from Metallica’s seminal self-titled album, “Sad But True” is about a person’s darker side taking control. Influenced by the 1978 horror film
Metallica (Ft. San Francisco Symphony) – Sad But True (Live with the SFSO)
[Intro] / (1,2,3,4) / Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey / Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey / [Verse 1] / Hey (Hey), I'm your life, I'm the one
Metallica – Sad But True (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, England, 04/20/92)
Eveyone in here is ready to have so fun today, don't you think so. Gonna get along to the song, let's talk about truth within, It's a happy tune entitled: Sad But True / Hey, I'm
Metallica – Sad But True (August 13th, 1990 Demo)
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Eighteen Visions – Sad But True
Hey (Hey), I'm your life, I'm the one who takes you there / Hey (Hey), I'm your life, I'm the one who cares / They (They), they betray, I'm your only true friend now / They (They
Metallica – Sad But True Covers
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Snoop Dogg – Sad But True
Hey I'm your life / I'm the one who takes you there / Hey I'm your life / I'm the one who cares / They, They betray / I'm your only true friend now / They, They'll betray / I'm
Metallica – Sad But True Live Versions
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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Sad But True
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Metallica – Sad but True (Short Version)
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Mexican Institute Of Sound (Ft. Gera MX, La Perla & Metallica) – Sad But True
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Metallica_II – Sad But True (Strange But True Remix)
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Flipper – Sad But True
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Metallica – Sad But True [Quebec Magnetic - Live]
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Metallica (Live) – Sad But True [Live at Grimey's]
[Verse 1] / Hey (Hey), I'm your life, I'm the one who takes you there / Hey (Hey), I'm your life, I'm the one who cares / They (They), they betray, I'm your only true friend now
Metallica – Sad But True (Live)
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Metallica (Live) – Sad But True [Freeze 'Em All]
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Steve 'n' Seagulls – Sad but True
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The Lounge Kittens – Sad But True
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Sam Fender – Sad But True (Live)
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Sad But True” by Metallica?
“Sad But True” by Metallica was written by James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich.
Q:When did Metallica release “Sad But True”?
Metallica released “Sad But True” on August 12, 1991.
Q:When did Metallica release “Sad But True (Live)”?
Metallica released “Sad But True (Live)” on November 23, 1993.
Q:Who wrote “Sad But True (May 23rd, 1991 Rough Mix)” by Metallica?
“Sad But True (May 23rd, 1991 Rough Mix)” by Metallica was written by James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich.
Q:When did Metallica release “Sad But True (Pre-Production Rehearsal)”?
Metallica released “Sad But True (Pre-Production Rehearsal)” on September 10, 2021.
Q:Who wrote “Sad But True (Pre-Production Rehearsal)” by Metallica?
“Sad But True (Pre-Production Rehearsal)” by Metallica was written by James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich.
Q:When did Metallica release “Sad But True (August 13th, 1990 Demo)”?
Metallica released “Sad But True (August 13th, 1990 Demo)” on September 10, 2021.
Q:Who produced “Sad But True (Live at Day On the Green, Oakland, CA, 10/12/91)” by Metallica?
“Sad But True (Live at Day On the Green, Oakland, CA, 10/12/91)” by Metallica was produced by Bob Rock, James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich.
Q:When did Metallica release “Sad But True (July 12th, 1990 Demo)”?
Metallica released “Sad But True (July 12th, 1990 Demo)” on September 10, 2021.
Q:Who wrote “Sad But True (Live at Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA, 01/11/92)” by Metallica?
“Sad But True (Live at Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA, 01/11/92)” by Metallica was written by James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich.
Q:Who wrote “Sad But True (Live at Day On the Green, Oakland, CA, 10/12/91)” by Metallica?
“Sad But True (Live at Day On the Green, Oakland, CA, 10/12/91)” by Metallica was written by James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich.
Q:When did Metallica release “Sad But True (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, England, 04/20/92)”?
Metallica released “Sad But True (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, England, 04/20/92)” on September 10, 2021.
Q:Who wrote “Sad But True [Live at Grimey's]” by Metallica (Live)?
“Sad But True [Live at Grimey's]” by Metallica (Live) was written by Lars Ulrich & James Hetfield.
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