Bad Liar

by Imagine Dragons
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Lyrics

Oh, (Eb)hush, my dear, it’s been a dif fi cult year and (Cm)ter rors don’t prey on in no cent vic tims.

Trust me, dar ling.

Trust me, dar ling.

It’s been a love less year.

I’m a man of three fears: in (Cm)teg ri ty, faith and croc o dile tears.

Trust me, dar ling.

Trust me, dar ling.

So, look me in the (Cm)eyes,

tell me what you (Ab)see.

Per fect par a (Eb)dise,

tear ing at the (Bb)seams.

I wish I could es (Cm)cape it.

I don’t wan na (Ab)fake it.

Wish I could e (Eb)rase it, make your heart be (CN.C.)lieve, but I’m a bad li ar,

bad li ar.

Now you know,

now you know.

I’m a bad li ar,

bad li ar.

Now you know,

you’re free to go.

Did (Eb)all my dreams nev er mean one thing?

Does (Cm)hap pi ness lie in a dia mond ring?

Oh, I’ve been ask ing for, oh, I’ve been ask ing for prob (Eb)lems, prob lems, prob lems.

I wage my war on the world in side.

I (Cm)take my gun to the en e my’s side.

Oh, I’ve been ask ing for, oh, I’ve been ask ing for prob (Eb)lems, prob lems, prob lems.

So, look me in the

I can’t breathe, I can’t be, I can’t be what you want me to be.

Be lieve me this one time,

be lieve me.

I’m a bad li ar,

bad li ar.

Now you know,

now you know.

I’m a bad li ar,

bad li ar.

Now you know,

you’re free to go.

(Cm)Oh,

oh,

oh,

oh,

oh.

Please be lieve me,

please be lieve me.

Bad Liar — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Bad Liar" by Imagine Dragons: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 90 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build comfort with left-hand pedal bass, meaning your left hand will anchor on a repeated low note while your right hand moves through the chord changes — it trains independence between your hands at a manageable 90 BPM.

The six chords sit nicely in and around A-flat major, but watch the G7 to Cm transition: that G natural will feel unexpected under your fingers if you're coasting on the A-flat scale shape, so isolate that move and loop it slowly until the reach feels automatic.

Start hands-separate, getting your right hand confident with the chord shapes before layering in the steady left-hand pulse.

The upbeat pop rhythm can tempt you to rush, especially coming out of held chords into quicker changes around Bb and Eb — use a slower tempo at first and only speed up when it feels easy, not just possible.

This is the piece that'll lock in your pedal-bass coordination for every pop song that follows.

About “Bad Liar”

What key is "Bad Liar" by Imagine Dragons played in?
Bad Liar is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bad Liar"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bad Liar" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Bad Liar"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bad Liar"?
"Bad Liar" was originally performed by Imagine Dragons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Bad Liar"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, G7.
What other songs by Imagine Dragons can I play here?
Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "BIRDS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Bad Liar" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bad Liar" by Imagine Dragons. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Bad Liar" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Bad Liar" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.