Little Lie (live)
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capo 5 E, Eadd9
E Eadd9 E
I told a little lie or two when I spoke to you
Eadd9 E Eadd9 E Eadd9
On the phone the other night
E Eadd9 E
What's a girl supposed to do when the bitter truth
Eadd9 E Eadd9 E Eadd9
Turns into a sweeter lie
A
I didn't wanna tell you, tell you
E Eadd9 E Eadd9
Didn't wanna tell you anything you didn't wanna hear
A* D E Eadd9 E Eadd9
Look a little closer than the truth becomes clear
E Eadd9 E
I told a little lie or three when you looked at me
Eadd9 E Eadd9 E Eadd9
And asked if I love you still (well i dont!)
E Eadd9 E
You don't wanna know what's real, how I really really feel
Eadd9 E Eadd9 E Eadd9
Never did and you never will (no, no, no)
A
I didn't wanna tell you, tell you
E Eadd9 E Eadd9
Didn't wanna tell you anything you didn't wanna hear
A* D* E Eadd9 E Eadd9
Look a little closer than the truth becomes clear
A, G, E x4 A(with hammer-ons)
E Eadd9 E
I told a little lie or four with you at my door
Eadd9 E Eadd9
Wonderin' where the hell I've been
A
I didn't wanna tell you, tell you
E Eadd9 E Eadd9
Didn't wanna tell you anything you didn't wanna hear
A
I didn't wanna tell you, tell you
E Eadd9 E Eadd9
Didn't wanna tell you anything you didn't wanna hear
A D
Look a little closer than the truth
A D
Look a little closer than the truth
A D* E*
Look a little closer than the truth becomes clear
How to play Little Lie (live)
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 E. 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.