They Lied
View chords used in this chart
D|-------------| x4
A|-------------|
E|------9\\6---|
[Verse - play below riff along with verse progression]
B E E F#
e|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
B|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
G|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
D|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------| x3
A|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
E|------9\\6---|------9\\4---|------7\\4---|------9\\6---|
B | E |
They lied about the way
E | F# |
Things were gonna be
B | E |
They lied about the things
E | F# |
They wanted from me
B | E |
They lied about the reasons
E | F# |
They wanted me at all, and now
[Outro]
B | E F F# |
I sit around and lie to myself
B | E F F# |
About how great things were way back when
B | E F F# | G D | E
I keep forgetting why I was so willing to believe those lies
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Transcribed by _DixieFlatline_
How to play They Lied
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 D. 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.