Lyrics
Can’t ev er get it right,
no mat ter how hard I try,
and I try.
Well, I put up a good fight,
but your words cut like knives,
and I’m tired.
(Em)As
you break
my heart a gain this time.
Tell me I’m a (C)screwed up mess,
that I nev er (D)lis ten, lis ten.
Tell me you don’t (C)want my kiss,
that you need your (D)dis tance, dis tance.
(G)Tell me an y thing, but don’t you say he’s what you’re miss ing, ba by.
If (G)he’s the rea son that you’re leav ing (C)me to night, (Em)spare me what you think and
tell me a lie.
Tell Me A Lie by One Direction
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 132 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Tell Me A Lie”
- What key is "Tell Me A Lie" in?
- "Tell Me A Lie" by One Direction is in the key of G with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Tell Me A Lie" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "Tell Me A Lie" 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.
- What chords are used in "Tell Me A Lie"?
- This arrangement of "Tell Me A Lie" uses 6 chords: Am, C, D, D#dim, Em, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Tell Me A Lie" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
- Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.