White Lie

by The Lumineers
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "White Lie" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

About “White Lie”

Can I play "White Lie" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "White Lie" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "White Lie"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "White Lie" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "White Lie"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "White Lie" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.