Lies I Told Myself
View chords used in this chart
Intro: D Dmaj7 D A D Dmaj7 D
verse 1
A Asus2 A Asus2 A
Guys like you don't ever finish high school
A Asus2 A Asus2 A
You probably oughta quit and get a job
D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D
You're gonna wind up a drunk just like your uncle
A Asus4 E
I know you think you're different, but you're not
[Refrão] Dmaj9
You're too small to catch a football, you're a fool to follow your heart
A A/G# F#m A/E
Crazy for even thinking you've got a chance with that guitar
Bm7 A/C# D
And who they said you were is who you'll always be
A Asus4 A E A D Dmaj7 D
Some lies I told my-self, I'm glad I didn't believe
verse 2
A5
Money's the only thing that makes you happy
A5
And what you're looking for ain't in that church
D5
A love like that only happens in the movies
A5 E
A boy like you can't get a girl like her
[Refrão] Dmaj9
You're too small to catch a football, you're a fool to follow your heart
A A/G# F#m A/E
Crazy for even thinking you've got a chance with that guitar
Bm7 A/C# D
No the truth don't always set you free
A Asus4 A E A
Some lies I told my-self, I'm glad I didn't believe
Instrumental
A D
Outro
A A/G# F#m A/E
Yeah, praying's just a waste of time, so why even start
Bm7 A/C# D
The good Lord ain't got time for guys like me
Bm7 A/C# D
For-given is something you won't ever be
A Asus4 A E A
Some lies I told my-self, I'm glad I didn't believe
D A Asus4 A E D
Oh, some lies I told my-self, I'm glad I didn't believe
D Dmaj7 D A D Dmaj7 D A
How to play Lies I Told Myself
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.