It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
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Intro: G G#dim Am7 D7 G
D7 D5+ Am7 G D7/13- Cdim G6
Be sure it's true when you say I love you
D7 G B7 Cdim C E7 Am7
It's a sin to tell a lie
D7 Am7 D7 F#7 G
Millions of hearts have been broken
A7 Em7 A7 Em7 Am7 Cdim D7
Just because these words were spoken
D7/13- G D7/13- Cdim G6 G
I love you, yes I do, I love you
D7 G B7 Cdim C E7 Am7
If you break my heart I'll die
D7 C C/B Am7 Cm G Bm5-/7 E7
So be sure it's true when you say I love you
Cdim A7 Cdim D7 Cdim G
It's a sin to tell a lie
Interlude: D7 D5+ Am7 G D7/13- Cdim G6 D7 G B7 D7 Am7 D7 F#7 G A7 Em7 A7 Em7 Am7 Cdim D7 D7/13- G D7/13- Cdim
G6 G D7 G B7 Cdim C E7 Am7 D7 C C/B Am7 Cm G Bm5-/7 E7 Cdim A7 Cdim D7 Cdim G
D7/13- G D7/13- Cdim G6 G
I love you, yes I do, I love you
D7 G B7 Cdim C E7 Am7
If you break my heart I'll die
D7 C C/B Am7 Cm G Bm5-/7 E7
So be sure it's true when you say I love you
Cdim A7 Cdim D7 Cdim G
It's a sin to tell a lie
How to play It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
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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.