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C Am
I think it's time, we give it up
C Am
And figure out what's stopping us
F C F C
From breathing easy, and talking straight
C Am
The way is clear if you're ready now
C Am
The volunteer is slowing down
F C F C
And taking time to save himself
C B Am
The little cracks they escalated
C B Am
And before you know it is too late
F C F C
For making circles and telling lies
Am D
You're moving too fast for me
G C
And I can't keep up with you
Am D
Maybe if you slowed down for me
G C
I could see you're only telling
Am D
Lies, lies, lies
F C
Breaking us down with your
Am D
Lies, lies, lies
F C
When will you learn
C Am
The way is clear if you're ready now
C Am
The volunteer is slowing down
F C F C
And taking time to save himself
C F Am
The little cracks they escalated
C F Am
And before you know it is too late
F C F C
For making circles and telling lies
Am D
You're moving too fast for me
G C
And I can't keep up with you
Am D
Maybe if you slowed down for me
G C
I could see you're only telling
Am D
Lies, lies, lies
F C
Breaking us down with your
Am D
Lies, lies, lies
F C
When will you learn
C Am
So plant the thought and watch it grow
C Am
Wind it up and let it go
How to play Lies
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 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.