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As a kid, my (F#m)hands were red.
When you asked me, (F#m)I de nied it.
I’ve told lies that (F#m)nev er came true,
and I have sto len, and (F#m)so have you.
If we can (F#m)make it through an (F#m)oth er day
with you be (F#m)liev ing in my (F#m)in no cence,
then we can (F#m)make it through an (Bm)oth er year,
’cause we both (F#m)need it to for (Bm)get this fear.
If it’s (B5)all the same to you, then it’s just a lit tle white lie, then it’s (B5)all the same to me, and it’s just a lit tle white lie.
If I (B5)was to blame, would you,
(Dmaj9)would you still be lieve?
I don’t want you (F#m)to for get;
just pre tend that it (F#m)nev er hap pened.
And it’s (F#m)just a lit tle white lie.
And it’s (F#m)just a lit tle white lie.
If it’s (Bsus)all the same to you, (D)then it’s just a lit tle white lie, and it’s (Bsus)all the same to me, (D)then it’s just a lit tle white lie.
If I (Bsus)was to blame, would you,
(Dmaj9)would you still be (D6/9)lieve,
(Asus)if I (A)was a (F#m)thief?
White Lie — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"White 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 D, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “White Lie”
- Why does "White 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 "White Lie".
- What key is "White Lie" by The Lumineers played in?
- White Lie is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "White Lie"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "White Lie" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "White Lie"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "White Lie"?
- "White Lie" was originally performed by The Lumineers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "White Lie"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, Asus2, Asus4, Bm, Bpow, Bsus4, D, D6, +8 more.
- What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
- Try "PATIENCE", "CLEOPATRA", "STUBBORN LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "White 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 "White Lie".
- Can I see all the notes in "White 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 D at 80 BPM.