What key is "Lies" in?

"Lies" by The Swell Season is in the key of C with a tempo of 78 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Lies" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Lies" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Lies" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Swell Season can I play here?

Try "Falling Slowly", "Gold", "If You Want Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I (C)think it’s time

we (Am)give it up

and (C)fig ure out

what’s (Am)stop ping us

from (F)breath

ing

(C)eas

y and (F)talk

ing

(C)straight.

The (C)way is clear

you’re (Am)read y now.

The (C)vol un teer

is (Am)slow ing down

and (F)tak

ing

(C)time

to and (F)save

him

(C)straight.

The (C)self.

The (C)lit tle cracks, they (Bb)es ca (Am7)late

ed, be (C)fore we knew it (Bb)was too (Am7)late

for (F)mak

ing

(C)cir

cles and (F)tell

ing

(C)lies.

You’re mov ing (D)too fast for me (G)and I can’t keep (C)up with you.

(Am7)May be if you (D)slowed down for me, (G)I could see you’re (C)on ly (G)tell ing (Am7)lies, lies,

(D)lies.

(Fmaj7)Break ing us (C)down with your (Am7)lies, lies,

(D)lies.

(Fmaj7)When will you (C)learn?

The (C)learn?

So (C)plant the thought

and (Am)watch it grow.

(C)Wind it up

and (Am)let it go.

Lies by The Swell Season

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 78 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lies”

What key is "Lies" in?: "Lies" by The Swell Season is in the key of C with a tempo of 78 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lies" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Lies" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Lies" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Swell Season can I play here?: Try "Falling Slowly", "Gold", "If You Want Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.