Key: C · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, Am, F, G
[Intro] C Am F C C Am F C [Verse 1] C Am There's a half cigarette F C swimming in red wine C Am The records still spinning the F G scene of the crime C Am It's looking like a tornado F 'bout to come crashing C through the door C Am Can't say what happened, F but one thing's for sure [Chorus] C Am The moon saw it all through a F C thin piece of glass C Am And the stars must have blushed when F C you kissed me like that C Am We can't hide the evidence, F it's scattered everywhere in G all its naked glory C Am The night knows the truth, F the sunrise tells the story [Interlude] C Am F C [Verse 2] C Am The last I recall it was a F C quarter till two C Am We headed back to my place F C like two strangers do C Who would've thought that Am F C we'd end up all tangled up together C Am The night was a witness to F C our sweet surrender [Chorus] C Am The moon saw it all through a F C thin piece of glass C And the stars must have Am F C blushed when you kissed me like that C Am We can't hide the evidence, F it's scattered everywhere in C all its naked glory C Am The night knows the truth, F C the sunrise tells the story [Interlude] C Am F C (x2) [Bridge] Am C Is it a book or a chapter, F C a few words on a page? Am C Don't know where it's going, F I just want you to stay [Chorus] C Am The moon saw it all through a F C thin piece of glass C Am And the stars must have blushed F C when you kissed me like that C Am We can't hide the evidence, F it's scattered everywhere in C all its naked glory C Am The night knows the truth, F C the sunrise tells the story C Am Oh, and I know the truth, F C the sunrise... tells the story [Outro] C Am F C C Am F C
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 2 of July 2021, the track was released. The track is written by Jess Carson, Jessi Alexander and Aaron Raitiere

Track Info
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- Song: Sunrise Tells The Story
- Artist: Midland
- Album: The Last Resort
- Released Date: 2 July 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: C
- Chords: C, Am, F, G
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C- x32010 Am – x02210 F – 133211 G – 320003 | C- 0003 Am – 2000 F – 2010 G – 0232 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Sunrise Tells The Story in?
Sunrise Tells The Story is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for Sunrise Tells The Story?
You need C, Am, F, G to play Sunrise Tells The Story by Midland.
Do I need a capo for Sunrise Tells The Story?
No capo is needed to play Sunrise Tells The Story by Midland.
How hard is Sunrise Tells The Story to play on guitar?
Sunrise Tells The Story by Midland is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.