Tell Ya Lies
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[Intro ]
Am Am C G/B Am
[Verso 1]
Am Am
Theyll tell ya theyll tell ya that
C G/B Am
they know better than you
Am Am
Theyll tell ya theyll tell ya
C G/B Am
What to do
Am Am
Theyll tell ya Theyll tell ya
C G/B Am
They only know
Am Am
Theyll sell ya Theyll sell ya
C G/B Am
Lies and it shows
[Refrão]
Am C
Theyll tell you anything
G D
To keep you pacified
Am C
But Ill never give in
F E
Thats how I know Im alive
[Verso 2]
Am Am
Theyll tell ya Theyll tell ya that
C G/B Am
Theyve got it all figured out
Am Am
Theyll tell ya Theyll tell ya
C G/B Am
Theres no doubt
Am Am
Theyll tell ya Theyll tell ya
C G/B Am
What you want to hear
Am Am
Theyll tell ya Theyll tell ya
C G/B Am
Who to fear
[Refrão]
Am C
Theyll sell ya anything
G D
To keep you pacified
Am C
Well never give in
F E
Thats how we know we're alive
[Verso 3]
Am Am
Well tell them Well tell them
C G/B Am
There will come a day
Am Am
Well tell them Well tell them
C G/B Am
We found another way
Am Am
Well tell them Well say boss
C G/B Am
Your time has come
Am Am
Well tell them Well yell out
C G/B Am
You should turn and run
[Refrão]
Am C
Well them them everything
G D
Weve always wanted to
Am C
They took our everything
F E
And used us like a tool
Am C
Well them them everything
G D
Weve always wanted to
Am C
You tried to kill this tree
F E
But our roots alway grew
[Verso 4]
Am Am
Theyll tell ya Theres just no
C G/B Am
Use in trying
Am Am
Well tell them We must cause
C G/B Am
Our world is dying
Am
Theyll tell ya
Am
Youve got to
C G/B Am
Work all day
Am
Theyll sell ya
Am
Thats line until
C G/B Am
Your in the grave
Outro
Am Am C G/B Am
How to play Tell Ya Lies
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 Am. 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.