Tell Me A Lie

by One Direction
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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 — 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.

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About “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.

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