I Lied
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G A
I lied, I lied, I lied
Bm
To keep you from breaking my heart
G A Bm
Even though I said I didn't love you I lied I lied
G A Bm
Even though I said I didn't need you I lied I lied
G A
To keep you from breaking my heart, ooh
Bm
To keep you from breaking my heart, ooh
G A Bm
Even though I said don't touch me I lied, I lied
G
I can't fall for you, can't give my all to you
A
Can't let you think that Imma let the game stall for you
Bm
Gotta protect me you gotta sweat me
Bm
You said you thought you was ready and I said let's see
G
But I ain't mean that, I need some fucking proof
A
'Cause what happens if I fall in love then you cut me loose
Bm
You just a heart breaker won't let you break mine
Bm
'Cause I'll be smashing windows and cutting them break lines
G A Bm Bm
I lied
G
'Cause who knew that if I just let myself go with you
A Bm
Who knows, who knows, so I lied
Bm G A
To keep you from breaking my heart, ooh
Bm G A
To keep you from breaking my heart, ooh
G A Bm
Even though I said fuck you, I lied, I lied
G
I thought eventually you would let me go
A
That was my insecurities and my ego
Bm
Missed my jump shot missed my free throw
Bm
Miss the way we kiss, miss the D yo
G
Man it was good while it lasted
A
That shit wasn't real it was magic
Bm
If it was a record it would have been classic
Bm
But fuck you though, orgasmic
Bridge:
G A
I guess this is what I gotta do to keep me from falling
Bm
Stalling the truth, who knew what you'd do if I let you in
G
My mama ain't raised no fool, I
A
I'm not your usual typical type
Bm
Who would protect me if I never hide?
Bm
Falling so fast I am afraid of you
G A Bm
So I lied, I lied, I lied
G A
To keep you from breaking my heart, ooh
Bm
To keep you from breaking my heart, ooh
G A Bm
I lied, ooh baby, oh
G A Bm Bm
'Cause who knew that if I just let myself go with you
How to play I Lied
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.