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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "White Lie" by The Lumineers 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 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”
- Can I learn "White 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 "White Lie" with hands-separate practice in D at 80 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "White 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 "White Lie" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "White 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. "White Lie" is in the key of D at 80 BPM.