Salty Lips
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Intro:
A E C#m
A E
[Verso 1]
A
Billy told Mark
E C#m
and Marky told Jane
A
The wrapping will change
E C#m
but the story is the same
A
You gossipers and liars
E C#m
won't take the blame
And silence will
speak again
[Verso 2]
A
Little Johnny he
E C#m
whispered to Sam
A
And none of them knew
E C#m
where the rumours began
A
They won't give a damn
E C#m
if the shit hits the fan
Oh people ain't got no shame
[Refrão]
A E
Oh oh oh salty
C#m
lips telling lies
A E
Let them talk
let them fantasize
A E
Oh oh oh salty
C#m
lips telling lies
A E
They don't need proof
don't need alibis
[Pós-Refrão]
A E C#m (x2)
[Verso 3]
A
Called up his sis
E C#m
who ran in to sue
A
She talks on and on
E C#m
got nothing better to do
A
The secrets you tell will
E C#m
travel back to you
Touched up hot and new
[Verso 4]
A
The word got Liz she couldn't
E C#m
keep it for long And when her
A
friend is checking in to
E C#m
find out what's going on
A
It always ends up where
E C#m
it doesn't belong Whether
it's right or wrong
[Refrão]
A E
Oh oh oh salty
C#m
lips telling lies
A E
Let them talk
let them fantasize
A E
Oh oh oh salty
C#m
lips telling lies
A E
They don't need proof
don't need alibis
A E
Oh oh oh salty
C#m
lips telling lies
A E
Let them talk
let them fantasize
A E
Oh oh oh salty
C#m
lips telling lies
A E
They don't need proof
don't need alibis
[Ponte]
A E
Give us some more of those
C#m
sweet lies will you
A E
Tell us what's not for
A
our ears You little
E
bird whisper We are right
C#m A E
beside pretending to overhear
Solo:
A E C#m
A E C#m
A E C#m
[Verso 5]
A
Billy told Mark
E C#m
and Marky told Jane
A
The wrapping will change
E C#m
but the story is the same
A
You gossipers and liars
E C#m
won't take the blame
And silence will
speak again
[Refrão]
A E
Oh oh oh salty
C#m
lips telling lies
A E
Let them talk
let them fantasize
A E
Oh oh oh salty
C#m
lips telling lies
A E
They don't need proof
don't need alibis
A E
Oh oh oh salty
C#m
lips telling lies
A E
Let them talk
let them fantasize
A E
Oh oh oh salty
C#m
lips telling lies
A E
They don't need proof
don't need alibis
Outro:
A E
Oh oh oh salty
C#m A E
lips telling lies
A E
Oh oh oh salty
C#m A E
lips telling lies
How to play Salty Lips
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 A. 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.