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Tell Me A Lie

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Tell Me A Lie by Kelly Clarkson
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 4th fret
Chords:
G:        320003 or 320033
Am:       x02210
C:        x32010
D:        xx0232
Em:       x22000
                G
    Intro:      
 Verse:
G
 Can't ever get it right
                       Am
 No matter how hard I try and I've tried
G
 I put up a good fight
                           Am
 But your words cut like knives and I'm tired
 Pre-Chorus:
 Em        D      Am               C
 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're needing distance distance
  G             C                  Em                    D
 Tell me everything but don't you say she's what you're missing baby
      G                                  C
 If she's the reason that you're leaving me here tonight
  Em                               D
 Spare me what you think and tell me
            G
 Tell me a lie
 Verse:
G
 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:
 Em      D          Am             C
 As you take whats 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're needing distance distance
  G             C                  Em                    D
 Tell me everything but don't you say she's what you're missing baby
      G                                  C
 If she's the reason that you're leaving me here tonight
  Em                               D
 Spare me what you think and tell me
            G
 Tell me a lie
 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're needing distance distance
  G             C                  Em                    D
 Tell me everything but don't you say she's what you're missing baby
      G                                  C
 If she's the reason that you're leaving me here tonight
  Em                               D
 Spare me what you think and tell me
            G
 Tell me a lie
             G   C   Em  D   G   C   Em  D
 Outro:                                   
             G                   Am               G
 End on G

Tell Me A Lie chords and lyrics

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

Tell Me A Lie by Kelly Clarkson
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 4th fret
Chords:
G:        320003 or 320033
Am:       x02210
C:        x32010
D:        xx0232
Em:       x22000
    Intro:      G
 Verse:
 Pre-Chorus:
 Chorus:
 Verse:
 Pre-Chorus:
 Chorus:
 Chorus:
 Outro:      G    C    Em    D    G    C    Em    D 
             G                   Am               G
 End on G

Tell Me A Lie Chords by Kelly Clarkson

Learn how to play Tell Me A Lie by Kelly Clarkson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tell Me A Lie chords”, “Tell Me A Lie guitar chords”, or “Kelly Clarkson 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 A, G, Am, C, D, Em.

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How do I play "Tell Me A Lie" by Kelly Clarkson on guitar?

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

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Tell Me A Lie" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Tell Me A Lie" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

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

Many players learn "Tell Me A Lie" by Kelly Clarkson with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Kelly Clarkson below.

What key is "Tell Me A Lie" in?

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