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Tell Me A Lie

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[Verse 1]
G
  Can't ever get it right
                        Am
  No matter how hard I try, and I've tried
G
  Well, I put up a good fight
                            Am
  But your words cut like knives, and I'm tired
[Pre-chorus 1]
Em     B7        D              A7
As you break my heart again this time
[Chorus]
G                 C
  Tell me I'm a screwed up mess
Em             D
  That I never listen, listen
G                   C
  Tell me you don't want my kiss
Em                   D
  That you need your distance, distance
G           C                  Em                   D
Tell me anything but don't you say he's what you're missing baby
   G                                   C
If he's the reason that you're leaving me tonight
Em
Spare me what you think and
D              G
  Tell me a lie
[Verse 2]
G
  Well, you're the charming type
                               Am
  That little twinkle in your eye gets me every time
G
  And well, there must have been a time
                              Am
  I was the reason for that smile, so keep in mind
[Pre-chorus 2]
Em      B7         D              A7
As you take what's left of you and  I
[Chorus]
G                 C
  Tell me I'm a screwed up mess
Em             D
  That I never listen, listen
G                   C
  Tell me you don't want my kiss
Em                   D
  That you need your distance, distance
G           C                  Em                   D
Tell me anything but don't you say he's what you're missing baby
   G                                   C
If he's the reason that you're leaving me tonight
Em
Spare me what you think and
D              C
  Tell me a lie
               Em
  Tell me a lie
               C
  Tell me a lie
               Am
  Tell me a lie
[Chorus]
G                           C
  Tell me I'm a screwed up mess
Em
  That I never listen, listen
G                   C
  Tell me you don't want my kiss
Em                   D
  That you need your distance, distance
G           C                  Em                   D
Tell me anything but don't you say he's what you're missing baby
   G                                   C
If he's the reason that you're leaving me tonight
Em
Spare me what you think and
D              G   C              Em    D
  Tell me a lie,       tell me a lie
               G   C              Em    D
  Tell me a lie,       tell me a lie
          N.C.
Tell me a lie

Tell Me A Lie chords and lyrics

Free chords for Tell Me A Lie by One Direction. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Verse 1]
[Pre-chorus 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Pre-chorus 2]
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
          N.C.
Tell me a lie

Tell Me A Lie Chords by One Direction

Learn how to play Tell Me A Lie by One Direction with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tell Me A Lie chords”, “Tell Me A Lie guitar chords”, or “One Direction Tell Me A Lie chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Tell Me A Lie chords and for experienced players who want accurate Tell Me A Lie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Am, Em, B7, D, A7.

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Can I transpose "Tell Me A Lie" to a different key?

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Is "Tell Me A Lie" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Tell Me A Lie" in?

The chords for "Tell Me A Lie" show the original chord names (including G, Am, Em, B7, D, A7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.