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(CN.C.)It ain’t com pli cat ed.
Well, I’ve grown to hate it.
I (C)nev er liked the taste of crow, but ba by, I (D)ate it.
(CN.C.)They tried to warn me.
They said that you were orn ’ry.
So, don’t (C)bring me those big brown eyes and tell me that you’re (A)sor ry.
Well, you (C)might as well throw gas o line on a fire,
(CN.C.)the way you (G)lie.
You (G)lie like a price less the (D)Per sian rug on a (G)rich man’s that floor.
And you lie like a coon dog (D)bask in’ in the sun shine ter (C)on my (G)porch.
Well, you (Em)lie like a pen ny in a (C)park in’ lot at the (D)gro c’ry (G)store.
It just comes (Am7)way too nat u ral (G)to (C)you,
the way you (G)lie.
(CN.C.)That ain’t my per fume.
I bet she had a cur few.
You (C)told me you were out with the boys and, ba by, I be lieved you.
So, why you look in’ so (Em7)nerv ous?
You know you’re gon na de serve
this.
I ought a (G)kill you right now and do the whole wide world a serv ice.
Well, my (C)dad dy’s gon na straight en you out like a piece of wire, like a piece of wire, the way you (G)lie.
Well, I (C)tell you what I’m gon na do.
I’m gon na (Em7)drive
(D)in to the (G)big ol’ (C)mud dy riv er; I’m (G)gon na (C)park my car in the mid dle of the mile long bridge,
and then I’m gon na (Em7)cry.
Well, (G)may be (C)just a lit tle.
(G)Then I’m gon na (C)slip off the ring that you put on my fin ger and (D)give it a big ol’ fling and watch it sink
down, down,
down.
And there it’s (G)gon na lie
un til the (C)Lord comes back a round.
Be cause you (G)lie like a price less (D)Per sian rug on a (C)rich man’s (G)floor.
You lie like a coon dog (D)bask in’ in the sun shine (C)on my (G)porch.
Well, you (Em)lie like a pen ny in a (C)park in’ lot at the (D)gro c’ry (G)store.
It just comes (Am7)so dang nat u ral (G)to (C)you,
the way you (G)lie,
the way you (G)lie.
Well, it’s (C)what you do, it’s who you are.
You Lie — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You Lie" by The Band Perry: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 140 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 “You Lie”
- What key is "You Lie" by The Band Perry played in?
- You 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 "You Lie"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You 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 "You Lie"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "You Lie"?
- "You Lie" was originally performed by The Band Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "You Lie"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Am7, B, C, D, Em, Em7, G.
- What other songs by The Band Perry can I play here?
- Try "IF I DIE YOUNG", "ALL YOUR LIFE", "BETTER DIG TWO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "You Lie" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Lie" by The Band Perry. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "You Lie" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "You Lie" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.