You Lie
View chords used in this chart
Capo: 1st fret
Intro: F#m D E, F#m D E A (see note)
Note: On the intro, there is a type of suspended chord used after the A,
that I am not sure how to notate, so I?ll just draw it out for ya.
You would strum the A chord in the intro once, then in rapid succession:
A, Chord A, A, Chord A, A (pause), then A, Chord B, A, Chord B, A .
This would be done with the regular timing of a normal A suspended chord,
where you just place then lift your 4th finger quickly, but the 4th finger
is in a different spot. If you listen to the intro in the song, you'll hear
how it goes, and this is a pretty close rendition. Pardon my ignorance on
the names of the two chords :)
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Chord A
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Chord B
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A
We lie in the dark, I know you're awake
D
The only sounds, are the sounds this old house makes
A
Oh how I long, I long to hear your voice
A
Desperate to talk, yearning to touch
D
Burning inside, 'cause I want you so much
D E D E
So I say I need you, and leave you no choice
A C#m D E
You lie, you don?t wanna hurt me
A C#m
So you l-i-e, and buy a little time
G D
And I go along, what else can I do
Bm Esus E
But maybe it?s wrong, but you know how much I love you,
A C#m D Bm Esus E
So you l-i-e, till you can find a way to say goodbye
(repeat intro lick)
You lie.
A
How long until, you just cain?t go on,
D
And the urge to break loose, is just too strong,
D E
You should let go, that?s what you wanna do,
D
Oh, but you don?t know (you don?t know)
E
If it?s the right thing to do,
A C#m D E
So you l-i-e, you don?t wanna hurt me,
A C#m
So you l-i-e, and buy a little time,
G D
And I go along, what else can I do,
Bm Esus E
But maybe it?s wrong, but you know how much I love you,
A C#m D Bm Esus E
So you l-i-e, till you can find a way to say goodbye
A C#m D Esus E
Oh, you l-i-e,
A C#m D Esus E
You l-i-e,
A C#m D Esus E
Oh, you l-i-e,
A C#m D Esus E
Oh, you l-i-e (fading out to end)
How to play You Lie
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 F#m. 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.