Is "Every Time You Lie" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Every Time You Lie"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Every Time You Lie" use?

Just 13 chords: Ab, Abm, Bb, Bb7, C, Cm7, Cm9, Eb, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Demi Lovato songs work for kids?

Try "LA LA LAND", "DIFFERENT SUMMERS", "NEON LIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Every Time You Lie

· by Demi Lovato

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Lyrics

(Cm9)Da da da (Fm9)da da (Bb7)da da da (Eb)da.

(Cm9)Ooh, ooh, yeah.

Now you told me on a (Fm7)Sun day that it was n’t gon na work.

I tried to cry my (Fm7)self to sleep ’cause it was sup posed to (Eb)hurt.

We sat next to the fire

as the flame was burn ing (Eb)out, I knew what you were (Fm7)think ing be fore you’d say it a loud.

(Ab)Don’t say you’re sor ry, ’cause I’m not e ven break (Eb)ing.

(Ab)You’re not worth

the time that this is tak ing.

(Cm7)I knew (Fm7)bet ter than to let you break my (Eb)heart,

the soul you’ll nev er (Fm7)see a gain won’t be show ing (Eb)scars.

(Cm7)You still (Fm7)love her, I can see it in your (Eb)eyes.

The truth is all that (Fm7)I can hear ev ’ry time you (Eb)lie,

ev ’ry time you (Eb)lie,

ev ’ry time you (Eb)lie.

I woke up the next (Fm7)morn ing with a smile on my (Eb)face and a long list of (Fm7)gen tle men hap py to take your (Eb)place.

Less trash i er, much (Fm7)clas si er than who you prove to (Eb)be.

How long’s it gon na (Fm7)take be fore you see that she’s no (Eb)me.

’ry time you lie

at night

a wake.

(C)I will (C)be sleep ing ’til morn (Ab)ing breaks.

(Bb)That’s the (Bb)price you pay

for your

mis takes,

(C)good bye to dream (Fm7)ing.

Mmm, mmm.

So (Ab)don’t say your (Abm)sor ry ’cause (Eb)I’m not gon na (Abm)lis ten.

(Cm7)I knew (Fm7)bet ter than to let you break my (Eb)heart,

the soul you’ll nev er (Fm7)see a gain won’t be show ing (Eb)scars, oh, no, no.

(Cm7)You still (Fm7)love her, I can see it in your (Eb)eyes.

The truth is all that (Fm7)I can hear ev ’ry time you (Eb)lie, oh.

Ev ’ry time you (Eb)lie,

(Cm7)Don’t say you’re (Fm7)sor ry ev ’ry time you (Eb)lie.

(Cm7)Don’t say you’re (Fm7)sor ry, ooh.

The truth is all that (Fm7)I can hear (Bb)ev ’ry time you lie.

Every Time You Lie by Demi Lovato — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Every Time You Lie” by Demi Lovato in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Ab at 86 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Every Time You Lie" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Every Time You Lie"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Every Time You Lie" use?: Just 13 chords: Ab, Abm, Bb, Bb7, C, Cm7, Cm9, Eb, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Demi Lovato songs work for kids?: Try "LA LA LAND", "DIFFERENT SUMMERS", "NEON LIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.