I Lie
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Key C
[Intro]
C Am7 Dm7 G
C Am7 Dm7 G
[Verse 1]
C Am7 Dm7 F
What would you do if you knew how I was feelin'
C Am7 Dm7 F
I wonder what you'd have to say
C Am7 F Dm
Afraid of the answers I'm not takin' any chances
C Am7 Dm7 G
I don't want to scare you away
[Chorus]
C Am7
Oh so I lie (I lie)
Dm G C Am7
Ooh, ooh, ooh yes I lie (I lie)
Dm G Am Em7
Ooh, ooh, ooh yes I don't wanna let you go
Dm F G C
I don't wanna let you know so I lie
[Solo]
C Am7 Dm7 G
C Am7 Dm7 G
[Verse 2]
C Am7 Dm7 F
Here in my heart I can hold on to this secret
C Em7 Dm F
I'm hopin' that you won't see through
C Am7 F Dm
I don't like denyin' all the love that I've been hidin'
C Am7 Dm7 G
I don't want to tell you the truth
[Chorus]
C Am7
Oh so I lie (I lie)
Dm G C Am7
Ooh, ooh, ooh yes I lie (I lie)
Dm G Am Em7
Ooh, ooh, ooh yes I don't wanna let you go
Dm F G C Am7 Dm7 F
I don't wanna let you know so I lie
[Bridge]
G Am7 F
It's not easy to deceive you
C G
It's so hard to keep from saying I love you
[Chorus]
C Am7
Oh so I lie (I lie)
Dm G C Am7
Ooh, ooh, ooh yes I lie (I lie)
Dm G Am Em7
Ooh, ooh, ooh yes I don't wanna let you go
Dm F G C
I don't wanna let you know so I lie
Am7
I lie
Dm G C Am7 Dm7 F C
O-o-h yes I lie
How to play I 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.