Living A Lie
View chords used in this chart
Without capo:
Play in Verse: Gm B C7 D#
Play in Chorus: Gm B C7 D# Dm7
With
Capo on 3rd:
Em G A7 C
Em
With a left twist and a flick of my wrist
G A7
There’s a drink poured, oh I know you want mo---re
C
You want more
( Play on: Em G A7 C )
You say tilt that bottle all the way up
Till you can’t see the bottom of your cup
Of your cup
I say hold on, just start with one
You look at me and say, that’s no fun
No fun
Cuz you can’t feel your feelings go away
With only one drink, it’s been a long day
A long day
And then you say
Em G
You don’t know me like you think you do
A7
I pour me one when I really want two
C Bm7
Oh, you’re living a lie, living a lie
( Play on: Em G A7 C Bm7 )
You think we’re good, but we’re really not
You could’ve fixed things, but you missed your shot
Oh, you’re living a lie, living a lie
( Play in Verse: Em G A7 C )
With a right turn, the tires start to burn
I see your smile; it’s been hiding for a while
For a while
Your foot pushes down against the ground
The world starts to blur
Can’t remember who you were
Who you were
I yell slow down, we’re almost out of town
The road gets rough, have you had enough
enough
You look at me, start heading for a tree
I open up the door, can’t take anymore
Anymore
And then I say
( Play in ref: Em G A7 C Bm7 )
You don’t know me like you think you do
I pour me one when I really want two
Oh you’re living a lie
Living a lie
You think we’re good but we’re really not
You could have fixed things but you missed your shot
Oh you’re living a lie,
Living a lie
( Play ref 2nd time )
How to play Living A Lie
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.