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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Tell Me A Lie" by One Direction in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Tell Me A Lie" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Tell Me A Lie" with hands-separate practice in G at 132 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Tell Me A Lie"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Tell Me A Lie" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Tell Me A Lie"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Tell Me A Lie" is in the key of G at 132 BPM.