Other arrangements of Lies
Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Lies" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 78 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Lies”
- Can I play "Lies" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lies" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Lies" by The Swell Season played in?
- Lies is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lies"?
- The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lies" 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 "Lies"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lies"?
- "Lies" was originally performed by The Swell Season. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Swell Season can I play here?
- Try "Falling Slowly", "Gold", "If You Want Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lies"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lies" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lies"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lies" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.