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[D]Right now
[D]There's an ad on [D]every TV in every home
[D]Tryna sell you a [D]fix for whatever's wrong
[D]Some potion, [D]some pill
[D]Send your [D]dollar bill
[D]Right now
[D]There's a drink over ice [D]on a bar in a glass
[D]Every sip will erase [D]your pain, your past
[D]Have another round
[D]But some things [D]are hard to drown
[D]I'm lost, I'm broke, [D]I'm ugly, I'm old
[D]Got an empty that nothin' [D]can fill in my soul
[D]I'm dumb, I'm numb, [D]I'm weird and scared
[D]Not pretty enough [D]to be repaired
[D]Can't win, can't change, [D]all I do is fail
[D]Can't put my crazy [D]back on the shelf
[D]Yeah, the cruelest lies of [D]all the lies we tell
[D]Are the one's [D]we tell ourselves
[D]Right now
[D]There's a girl in a [D]Buick parked out of sight
[D]And swearin' she can't [D]take it, not another night
[D]Wants to [D]close her eyes
[D]Maybe see [D]the perfect size
[D]I'm lost, I'm broke, [D]I'm ugly, I'm old
[D]Got an empty that nothing [D]can fill in my soul
[D]I'm dumb, I'm numb, [D]I'm weird and scared
[D]Not pretty enough [D]to be repaired
[D]Can't win, can't change, [D]all I do is fail
[D]Can't put my crazy [D]back on the shelf
[D]Yeah, the cruelest lies of [D]all the lies we tell
[D]Are the one's [D]we tell ourselves
[D]Right now there's a [D]couple in a kitchen
[D]Going through [D]the routine
[D]Of a two story, [D]two kid American dream
[D]They were [D]head over heels
[D]Now they're coming [D]apart at the seams
[D]Wonder where all [D]the feeling went
[D]Thinking that it's [D]time to split
[D]But they ain't [D]ready to quit
[D]I'm strong, I'm sorry, [D]I'm steady, I'm bold
[D]Got a faith and [D]fire that fills my soul
[D]Yeah, it's okay to [D]struggle, okay to be scared
[D]Yeah, the busted and [D]broken can be repaired
[D]Can't win, can't change, [D]all I do is fail
[D]Yeah, that's what I [D]used to tell myself
[D]'Cause the cruelest lies of [D]all the lies we tell
[D]Yeah, the cruelest lies of [D]all the lies we tell
[D]Are the ones [D]we tell ourselves
[Bm]The ones [G]we tell ourselves
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Lies by Lee Brice is played in the key of D with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Bm (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Asus4 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti F#m (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti Em (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Lies by Lee Brice: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, F#m) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from D to Bm requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – vi – IV – V – iii – ii
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
DBmGAsus4
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
AF#mEm
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyDAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyCOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.
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pianoChord Family D
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of D. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IDTonic
iiEmSupertonic
iiiF#mMediant
IVGSubdominant
VADominant
viBmSubmediant
vii°C#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle3 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (Bm)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: D•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – vi – IV – V – iii – ii•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 2
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FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Lies (Lee Brice)?
To play the Easy Chords for Lies, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Lies?
The original recording key for Lies by Lee Brice is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
