Beautiful Liar

by Beyonce & Shakira
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Lyrics

Ay,

ay.

(G5)(Oh,) Be (Ab5)yon cé, (F5)Be yon (G5)cé.

(Oh,) Sha (Ab5)ki ra, (F5)Sha ki (G5)ra.

He (Ab5)said

(G5)I’m worth it,

(G5)his one de (Ab5)sire.

I know things a bout (Ab5)him that you would n’t want (F5)to read a (G5)bout.

kissed (Ab5)me,

(G5)his one and (Ab5)on ly, (F5)yes.

Beau ti ful (Ab5)li ar, tell me how you tol (Ab5)er ate the things you just (F5)found out a (G5)bout.

You nev (Ab5)er know.

Why are we (Ab5)the ones who (F5)suf fer?

Have to (Ab5)let go.

He won’t be (Ab5)the one (F5)to cry.

(Ay,) let’s (Ab5)not kill (F5)the kar (G5)ma.

(Ay,) let’s (Ab5)not start (F5)a fight.

(Ay,) it’s (Ab5)not worth (F5)the dra (G5)ma for a (Ab5)beau ti (F5)ful (G5)liar.

(Oh,) can’t (Ab5)we laugh (F5)a bout (G5)it?

(Oh,) it’s (Ab5)not worth our (F5)time.

(Oh,) we (Ab5)can live (F5)with out (G5)him, just a beau ti ful liar.

(CN.C.)trust ed him, but when I fol lowed (Ab5)you

(G5)I saw you to (Ab5)geth (F5)er.

(G5)(I did n’t know a bout you then, ’til I saw you with him I (G5)walked (Ab5)in (F5)on your love (Ab5)scene,

slow (Ab5)danc (F5)ing.

(You stole ev (Ab5)’ry thing, how can you say (F5)I did you (G5)wrong?) just a beau ti ful liar.

Tell me how to for (Cm)give you

when it’s me who’s a (Fm)shamed.

And I wish I could (Cm)free you

of the hurt and the (Fm)pain,

but the an swer is (Cm)sim ple.

He’s the one to blame,

(F5)hey.

(Ay,) Be (Ab5)yon cé, (F5)Be yon cé.

(Ay,) Sha (Ab5)ki ra, (F5)Sha ki (G5)ra.

(Oh,) Be (Ab5)yon cé, (F5)Be yon cé.

(CN.C.)(Oh,) Sha ki ra, Sha ki ra.

(Ay,) let’s (Ab5)not kill (F5)the kar ma.

(Ay,) let’s (Ab5)not start (F5)a fight.

(Ay,) it’s (Ab5)not worth (F5)the dra ma for a (Ab5)beau ti (F5)ful (G5)liar.

(Oh,) can’t (Ab5)we laugh (F5)a bout it?

(Oh,) it’s (Ab5)not worth our (F5)time.

(Oh,) we (Ab5)can live (F5)with out him, (G5)just a beau ti ful liar.

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

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Free karaoke for "Beautiful Liar" by Beyonce & Shakira: 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 G, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Beautiful Liar”

What key is "Beautiful Liar" by Beyonce & Shakira played in?
Beautiful Liar is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Beautiful Liar"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Beautiful Liar" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Beautiful Liar"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Beautiful Liar"?
"Beautiful Liar" was originally performed by Beyonce & Shakira. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Beautiful Liar"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Abpow, C, Cm, Fm, Fpow, Gpow.
Is there a karaoke version of "Beautiful Liar" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Beautiful Liar" by Beyonce & Shakira. 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 "Beautiful Liar" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Beautiful 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.