Tell Me A Lie
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G
Can't ever get it right
D
No matter how hard I try
Em C
And I've tried
G
Well I put up a good fight
D
But your words cut like knives
Em C
And I'm tired
Em C G D
As you break my heart again this time
G D
Tell me I'm a screwed up mess
Em C
That I never listen listen
G D
Tell me you don't want my kiss
Em C
That you're needing distance distance
G D Em C
Tell me everything but don't you say he's what you're missing baby
G D Em C
If he's the reason that you're leaving me tonight
G D
Spare me what you think
Em C
Tell me a lie.
(same throughout the song)
Well you're the charming type
That little twinkle in your eye
Gets me every time
And well there must have been a time
I was a reason for that smile
So keep in mind
As you take whats left of you and I
Tell me I'm a screwed up mess
That I never listen listen
Tell me you don't want my kiss
That you're needing distance distance
Tell me everything but don't you say he's what you're missing baby
If he's the reason that you're leaving me tonight
Spare me what you think
Tell me a lie.
Tell me I'm a screwed up mess
That I never listen listen
Tell me you don't want my kiss
That you're needing distance distance
Tell me everything but don't you say he's what you're missing baby
If he's the reason that you're leaving me tonight
Spare me what you think
Tell me a lie.
How to play Tell Me A Lie
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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.