One Lie
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(Verse)
Bm A D
passion starts to fade
Bm A D
I just want you by
G
my side
Bm A D
faithful to the end
Bm A D
I have failed,
G
you were mine
Bm A
(Chorus)
Bm
one lie, I’m helpless, you’ll never be
A G
one lie is forcing me to set you free
Bm
one lie has tainted us, I hope you see
G Em
sorry I am
Bm
(Verse)
Bm A D
tears will never dry
Bm A D
I never meant to make
G
you cry
Bm A D
all I have is now
Bm A D
I will give it one
G
last try
Bm A
(Chorus)
Bm
one lie, I’m helpless, you’ll never be
A G
one lie is forcing me to set you free
Bm
one lie has tainted us, I hope you see
G Em
sorry I am
G Em
(POST-Chorus)
Bm A
I reach for your hand
G Em
Bm
I reach for the end
G Em
no
I reach for the
(Chorus)
one lie, I’m helpless, you’ll never be
A G
one lie is forcing me to set you free
Bm
one lie has tainted us, I hope you see
G Em
sorry I am
(OUTRO)
Bm
one lie
A G
one lie
Bm
one lie
G Em
sorry I am
G Em
sorry I am
G Em
sorry I am
How to play One Lie
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.