Lies
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Capo on first fret
G G C D
G C D
You read the paper watch the news and think you well informed
G G C D
Well I got some news for you my friends
G C D
That head line that you read and the story that broke
G C D
It was a scandal and a scam, politcal masterstroke
G C D
They tell you what they want you to hear, close your eyes and open your ears.
Em C D
Yeah it's easier that way
Em C D G
You don't have to think for yourself. You say...
[Refrão]G C D G
Yeah, they tell you no lies, tell you no lies (They're telling you lies, lies, lies)
C D G
Cause you read it in black and white
C D G
It's on my TV (They're telling you lies, lies, lies)
C D G
They were telling me just what to believe
C D G
Yeah they tell you no lies, tell you no lies (They're telling you lies, lies, lies)
C D G
And all the while they're telling you lies
Hey mamma, hey
Hey ma they lied
Every day you and me we see what we are shown
Yes its hard to scratch below
There are people at the top they are hidden far from view
They're not going to show their faces to the like of me and you
You never see them out on the street, but you always see the things that they do
They know that they can get away
And no price is too high for them pay
Verses: G G C D
Change: "Yeah it's easier that way" etc
Em Em C D
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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 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.