Other arrangements of Tell Me A Lie
Pick a learning view.
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"Tell Me A Lie" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 132 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Tell Me A Lie”
- Why does "Tell Me A Lie" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Tell Me A Lie".
- What key is "Tell Me A Lie" by One Direction played in?
- Tell Me A Lie is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tell Me A Lie"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tell Me A Lie" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Tell Me A Lie"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Tell Me A Lie"?
- "Tell Me A Lie" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Tell Me A Lie"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, D, D#dim, Em, G.
- What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
- Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Tell Me A Lie"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Tell Me A Lie".
- Can I see all the notes in "Tell Me A Lie"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 132 BPM.