Other arrangements of Lies
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Lies" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Lies" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Lies" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Lies" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Lies" is in the key of C at 78 BPM.
- What chords are in "Lies"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.