I Can't Tell My Broken Heart A Lie
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C F
You left me here alone to face the music
D7 G7
Now all I do is sit alone and cry
C F
I can tell my friends that I don't miss you
G7 C
But I can't tell my broken heart a lie
G7 C
I'll smile and just pretend that I am happy
D7 G7
And when someone's around I'll never cry
C F
A million times I'll say that I don't miss you
G7 C
But I can't tell my broken heart a lie
F
Everybody whispers as they pass me
D7 G7
They say that I'm a fool to sit and cry
C F
I tell them all that someday I'll love another
G7 C
But I can't tell my broken heart a lie
G7 C
I'll smile and just pretend that I am happy
D7 G7
And when someone's around I'll never cry
C F
A million times I'll say that I don't miss you
G7 C
But I can't tell my broken heart a lie
How to play I Can't Tell My Broken Heart A 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.