You Lie

by The Band Perry

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(CN.C.)It ain’t com pli cat ed.

Well, I’ve grown to hate it.

I (C)nev er liked the taste of crow, but ba by, I (D)ate it.

(CN.C.)They tried to warn me.

They said that you were orn ’ry.

So, don’t (C)bring me those big brown eyes and tell me that you’re (A)sor ry.

Well, you (C)might as well throw gas o line on a fire,

(CN.C.)the way you (G)lie.

You (G)lie like a price less with the (D)Per sian rug on a (G)rich sold man’s me that floor.

And you lie like a coon dog (D)bask in’ in the sun shine af ter (C)on my (G)porch.

Well, you (Em)lie like a pen ny in a (C)park in’ lot at the (D)gro c’ry (G)store.

It just comes (Am7)way too nat u ral (G)to (C)you,

the way you (G)lie.

(CN.C.)That ain’t my per fume.

I bet she had a cur few.

You (C)told me you were out with the boys and, ba by, I be lieved you.

So, why you look in’ so (Em7)nerv ous?

You know you’re gon na de serve

this.

I ought a (G)kill you right now and do the whole wide world a serv ice.

Well, my (C)dad dy’s gon na straight en you out like a piece of wire, like a piece of wire, the way you (G)lie.

Well, I (C)tell you what I’m gon na do.

I’m gon na (Em7)drive

(D)in to the (G)big ol’ (C)mud dy riv er; I’m (G)gon na (C)park my car in the mid dle of the mile long bridge,

and then I’m gon na (Em7)cry.

Well, (G)may be (C)just a lit tle.

(G)Then I’m gon na (C)slip off the ring that you put on my fin ger and (D)give it a big ol’ fling and watch it sink

down, down,

down.

And there it’s (G)gon na lie

un til the (C)Lord comes back a round.

Be cause you (G)lie like a price less (D)Per sian rug on a (C)rich man’s (G)floor.

You lie like a coon dog (D)bask in’ in the sun shine (C)on my (G)porch.

Well, you (Em)lie like a pen ny in a (C)park in’ lot at the (D)gro c’ry (G)store.

It just comes (Am7)so dang nat u ral (G)to (C)you,

the way you (G)lie,

the way you (G)lie.

Well, it’s (C)what you do, it’s who you are.

You Lie by The Band Perry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Lie by The Band Perry 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 G at 140 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "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 "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.