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Tell Me Lies

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1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

The E chord before the D chords is muted throughout the song.
Something like this:
      Em     D D D D D D
e|----0-----2-2-2-2-2-2--------------|
B|----0-----3-3-3-3-3-3--------------|
G|----0-----2-2-2-2-2-2--------------|
D|----2-----0-0-0-0-0-0--------------|
A|----2------------------------------|
E|-0--0------------------------------|
[Verse]
Em   D      Em   D
Burn, baby burn
             Em           D              Em     D
You live and learn every time along the way
Em   D         Em    D
Lies, tellin' lies
     Em      D                    Em           D
Hypnotize, disguising things you say
[Chorus]
        Am
Tell me lies
        Am               Em    D     Em    D
Tell me all your pretty lies
        Am
Tell me lies
        Am        Em    D     Em     D
Lala-la-la-la-la-lies
[Verse]
Em     D     Em     D
Words, tiny words
       Em          D            Em      D
Takin' turns ever burnin' memories
Em  D       Em    D
On, moving on
       Em        D               Em        D
Moving on cause it's only make believe
[Chorus]
        Am
Tell me lies
        Am               Em    D     Em    D
Tell me all your pretty lies
        Am
Tell me lies
        Am        Em    D     Em     D
Lala-la-la-la-la-lies
[Solo]
Em D  x8
[Break]
Before he begins to sing there is a muted E followed by a D to E. Like this:
   Em   Em     D  Em
e|-0---0-----5--7------------|
B|-0---0-----7--8------------|
G|-0---0-----7--9------------|
D|-2---2-----7--9------------|
A|-2---2-----5--7------------|
E|-0---0---------------------|
Em
Every woman who's ever loved you is telling you lies
Em
Everyone who's ever loved you can never deny
        Am
Tell me lies
        Am               Em    D     Em    D
Tell me all your pretty lies
        Am
Tell me lies
        Am        Em    D     Em     D
Lala-la-la-la-la-lies
        Am
Tell me lies
        Am        Em    D
Lala-la-la-la-la-lies

Tell Me Lies chords and lyrics

Free chords for Tell Me Lies by The Black Keys. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

The E chord before the D chords is muted throughout the song.
Something like this:
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Solo]
Em D  x8

Tell Me Lies Chords by The Black Keys

Learn how to play Tell Me Lies by The Black Keys with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tell Me Lies chords”, “Tell Me Lies guitar chords”, or “The Black Keys Tell Me Lies 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 Lies chords and for experienced players who want accurate Tell Me Lies lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, D, Em, B, G, A.

Frequently asked questions about Tell Me Lies

How do I play "Tell Me Lies" by The Black Keys on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Tell Me Lies" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Tell Me Lies"?

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

Is "Tell Me Lies" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Tell Me Lies" by The Black Keys with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Black Keys below.

What key is "Tell Me Lies" in?

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