He's a Liar
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[Intro: ]Cm Bb G#7
Cm Bb G#7 G#7 Cm
Cm Gm7
I was stood by the light as I looked through the window
Cm C Am
With the greatest intention not meaning to see
Cm Gm
I was there in the dark and I saw you together
C F C Gm7
You were up in his arms; I was down on my knees
Gm
Get the cards on the table
C
No need to pretend
Gm C
You've got to be cruel to be kind
Gm C Bb
He can sell you his love and you know you will pay
Eb F Eb F
‘Cause he's a liar
G C Eb F Eb F
He's a liar and I should know, liar
G C
He's a liar and I should know – ahhh!
Gm F Gm F Gm
Gm F/A Bb Cm Dm
Gm F Gm F Gm F
Gm F/A Bb Cm D Cm
Cm Cm/Bb Am7(b5) Ab7
Cm
Cm Cm/Bb Ab Gm7
Well, they told me I fell but I just don't remember
Ab Bb C Am
I was standing face down; they were there at my feet
Cm Cm/Bb Ab Gm7
There was smoke in the air and a sweet smell of leather
C F C Gm7
I was through on the window and down in the street
Gm C
Well, I'm cold and I'm hungry but I'm still alive
Gm C
And it's not how I want it to be
Gm
There's a hand on my shoulder
C Bb Eb F Eb F
He said I'll survive, but he's a liar
G C Eb F Eb F
He's a liar and I should know, he's a liar
G C
He's a liar and I should know – ahhh!
Gm F Gm F Gm
Gm F/A Bb Cm Dm
Gm F Gm F Gm F
Gm F/A Bb Cm D Cm
Cm Cm/Bb Am7(b5) D7 G7
Gm C
Was it not for the man that was blocking the drive
Gm C
Was it not for the red limousine
Gm C
I'd be millions of miles from the scene of the crime
Gm C Bb
And somehow in this madness believe she was mine
Eb F Eb F
But I'm a liar
G
He's a liar
C Eb F Eb F
And I should know, liar
G
He's a liar
C
And I should know
Eb F Eb F
He’s a liar
G C
He's a liar, and I should know
Eb F Eb F
He’s a liar
G C
He's a liar, and I should know
Eb F Eb F
He’s a liar
G C
He's a liar, and I should know
Eb F Eb F
He’s a liar
G C
He's a liar, and I should know
Eb F Eb F
He’s a liar
G
He's a liar...
How to play He's a Liar
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.