White Lie

by The Lumineers

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As a kid, my (F#m)hands were red.

When you asked me, (F#m)I de nied it.

I’ve told lies that (F#m)nev er came true,

and I have sto len, and (F#m)so have you.

If we can (F#m)make it through an (F#m)oth er day

with you be (F#m)liev ing in my (F#m)in no cence,

then we can (F#m)make it through an (Bm)oth er year,

’cause we both (F#m)need it to for (Bm)get this fear.

If it’s (B5)all the same to you, then it’s just a lit tle white lie, then it’s (B5)all the same to me, and it’s just a lit tle white lie.

If I (B5)was to blame, would you,

(Dmaj9)would you still be lieve?

I don’t want you (F#m)to for get;

just pre tend that it (F#m)nev er hap pened.

And it’s (F#m)just a lit tle white lie.

And it’s (F#m)just a lit tle white lie.

If it’s (Bsus)all the same to you, (D)then it’s just a lit tle white lie, and it’s (Bsus)all the same to me, (D)then it’s just a lit tle white lie.

If I (Bsus)was to blame, would you,

(Dmaj9)would you still be (D6/9)lieve,

(Asus)if I (A)was a (F#m)thief?

White Lie by The Lumineers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “White Lie by The Lumineers 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 D at 80 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 "White 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 "White 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.