Lie Like Me
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verse 1
G
It looks like heaven
Em
It feels like hell
C
This picture perfect paradise
G
This pretty lie, I show and tell
G
And if I'm honest
Em
I'm someone else
C
And every story testifies
G
I'm terrified to be myself
Pre-Chorus 1
C G
So here's another sunrise, here's another good time
D C
And here's my outfit of the week
G D
Here's a great throwback, here's the lunch I had
C C D
It seems like I'm living the dream
[Refrão]
C Em D C
I want you to lie, like me
C Em D C
I want you to lie, like me
C Em D C
God forbid you see the things I don't want you to see
C Em D C
I want you to lie, like me
verse 2
G
This broken mirror
Em
This painted screen
C
It started as a way to feel better
G
But it just never works for me
Pre-Chorus 2
C Em D
So here's another sunset from the day that he left
C
I guess I'll go on with the show
Em D
Does the golden sky make you think my life is fine?
C D
Well even if you don't...
[Refrão]
C Em D C
I want you to lie, like me
C Em D C
I want you to lie, like me
C Em D C
God forbid you see the things I don't want you to see
C Em D C
I want you to lie, like me
Bridge
Am Em
I don't even wanna buy what I'm selling
D C
What I'm selling, what I'm selling
Am Em
I don't even wanna buy what I'm selling
D C
What I'm selling, what I'm selling
Am Em
I don't even wanna buy what I'm selling
D C
I don't even wanna buy what I'm selling
Am Em
I don't even wanna buy what I'm selling
D C
What am I selling? What am I? What am I?
[Refrão]
C Em D C
I want you to lie, like me
C Em D C
I want you to lie, like me
C Em D C
God forbid you see the things I don't want you to see
C Em D C
I want you to lie, like me
C Em D C
I want you to lie, like me
C Em D C
I want you to lie, like me
How to play Lie Like Me
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.