Liability

by Lorde
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Lyrics

Ba by real ly (D)hurt me, cry ing in the (F#m)tax i.

He don’t wan na (Bm)know me, says he made the big mis (A)take of danc ing in my (G)storm,

says it was (Em)poi

(A)son.

So I guess I’ll go (D)home, in to the (F#m)arms of the girl that I (Bm)love, the on ly love I (A)have n’t screwed up.

She’s so hard to (Bm)please, but she’s a (Em)for est fire.

I do my best to meet her de mands, (F#m)play at ro mance, we slow (Bm)dance in the liv ing room, but (A)all that a stran ger would (G)see is one (Bm)girl sway ing a (Em)lone, strok ing her (A)cheek.

They (D)say,

“You’re a (F#m)lit tle much for (Bm)me,

you’re a (A)li a bil i (G)ty.

You’re a (Bm)lit tle much for (Em)me.”

So they pull (D)back, make oth er (F#m)plans.

I un der (Bm)stand;

I’m a (A)li a bil i (G)ty;

get you (Bm)wild, make you (Em)leave.

I’m a (A)lit tle much for (Bm)eh, ah na na na, (A)ev

’ry (G)one.

The truth (D)is, I am a (F#m)toy that peo ple en (Bm)joy till all of the (A)tricks don’t work an y more,

and then they are (Em)bored

of (A)me.

I know that it’s ex (D)cit ing run ning through the (F#m)night, but ev ’ry per fect (Bm)sum mer’s eat ing me a (A)live un til you’re (G)gone.

Bet ter (Em)on

my (A)own.

They (G)one.

They’re gon na (Bm)watch me dis ap (A)pear in to the (G)sun.

You’re all gon na (Bm)watch me dis ap (A)pear in to the (G)sun.

Liability — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Liability" by Lorde in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 70 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Liability”

Can I learn "Liability" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Liability" with hands-separate practice in D at 70 BPM.
What key is "Liability" by Lorde played in?
Liability is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Liability"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Liability" 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 "Liability"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Liability"?
"Liability" was originally performed by Lorde. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Lorde can I play here?
Try "A WORLD ALONE", "GREEN LIGHT", "BUZZCUT SEASON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Liability"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Liability" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Liability"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Liability" is in the key of D at 70 BPM.