Dont Lie
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C F C
That old photograph of ours sure looks out of place
G7 C
Laying on your bag out in the hall
F C
You’re taking it to remind you of our better days
G7 C
The ones you say you'll miss when you’re gone
F C
Don't lie don't try to fool me
F C
Cause boy I know what's going on
F C Am F G7
Don't lie you owe it to me leave me well enough alone
F G7 C
So just go ahead and say goodbye but don't lie
F C
Well I've seen all her letters in the closet
G7 C
caught a trace of her perfume on you that night
F C
So don't stand there and act so brokenhearted
G7 C
And tell me how it's killing you inside
F C
Don't lie don't try to fool me
F C
Cause boy I know what's going on
F C Am F G7
Don't lie you owe it to me leave me well enough alone
F G7 C
So just go ahead and say goodbye but don't lie
Dm F
Just come out and say it don't worry I can take it
Dm G7
Don't you think that I deserve the truth
F C
Don't lie don't try to fool me
F C
Cause boy I know what's going on
F C Am F G7
Don't lie you owe it to me leave me well enough alone
F G7 C
So just go ahead and say goodbye but don't lie
How to play Dont Lie
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.