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Lies:The Knickerbockers.
Top 20 in 1966.
#1.(Orig. key. Check out orig. on YouTube.)
D
Lies, lies, you're tellin' me that you'll be true.
D A7
Lies, lies, that's all I ever hear from you.
D
Tears, tears, I shed a million tears for you.
D A7
Tears, tears, and now you're lovin' someone new.
Chorus:#1.
Bm E7
Someday I'm gonna be happy,
Bm E7
But I don't know when just now.
D G Em Bm
Lies, lie-ies, you're breakin' my heart.
#2.
Bm E7
You think that you're such a smart girl.
Bm E7
And I'll believe what you say.
Bm E7
But who do you think you are, girl,
Bm F# E F#
To lead me on this way?.....Hey?
Chorus#2.
D
Lies, lies, I can't believe a word you say.
D A7
Lies, lies, are gonna make you sad someday.
Bm E7
Some day you're gonna be lonely,
Bm E7
But you won't find me around.
D G Em Bm
Lies, lie-ies..a-breakin' my heart.
INSTRUM. BREAK:
REPEAT Chorus:#1.
Bm E7 Bm
Someday I'm gonna be happy, but I don't know
E7
when just now.
D G Em Bm
Lies, lie-ies..a-breakin' my heart.
REPEAT#2.
Bm E7
You think that you're such a smart girl.
Bm E7
And I'll believe what you say.
Bm E7
But who do you think you are, girl,
Bm F# E F#
To lead me on this way?...Hey?
D
Lies, lies, I can't believe a word you say.
D A7
Lies, lies, are gonna make you sad someday.
REPEAT Chorus#2.
Bm E7
Some day you're gonna be lonely,
Bm E7
But you won't find me around.
D G Em Bm
Lies, lie-ies..A-breakin' my heart.
D Bm
I said, baby, now...breakin' my heart.
D Bm Bm
Oh, yeah, you're still breakin' my heart..breakin' my heart.
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Lies
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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.