Lies
Made In England
LIES
Year : 1995
Album : Made in England
Writers : Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Intro: Gm/// //// D/F#/// //// F/// //// C/E/// D7sus/D7/ {twice}
Gm /D Gm / Gm7 / Eb Bb
Some lie about who they love. Some lie about the truth.
F /F# Gm / Gm7 / Eb D7 / D7sus D7
Some lie to save their lives. Some lie about their youth.
Gm /D Gm / Gm7 / Eb Bb
Some lie about age and beauty - the conquest of sex.
F /F# Gm / Gm7 / Eb D7 / D7sus D7
Most lie about the night before. A woman lies for a party dress.
Eb Bb Eb Bb
I've lied for a stolen moment. I've lied for one more clue.
Ab Gm Eb D7 D7sus D7
I've lied about most everything but I never lied to you. And we...
CHORUS:
Bb F
And we lie, lie, lie - on a streetcar named desire.
/F# Gm Eb F
Oh, we lie, lie, lie - for that sweet bird of youth.
Cm D7sus D7
I could be great like Tennessee Williams -
G7/B Cm Eb D7sus D7 Gm
if I could only hear something that sounds like the truth.
Gm /D Gm / Gm7 / Eb Bb
Some lie in the face of death. Some lie about their fame.
F /F# Gm / Gm7 / Eb D7 / D7sus D7
Some kneel and lie to God. Some lie about their name.
Gm /D Gm / Gm7 / Eb Bb
Some lie in words and speeches with every living breath.
F /F# Gm / Gm7 / Eb D7 / D7sus D7
The young lie with their guitars. The old lie for a little respect.
Eb Bb Eb Bb
I've lied to lie with danger. I've lied for a drug or two.
Ab Gm Eb D7 D7sus D7
I've lied about most everything - but I never lied to you. And we...
{Repeat Chorus & Instrumental verse}
Eb Bb Eb Bb
I've lied for a stolen moment. I've lied for one more clue
Ab Gm Eb D7 D7sus D7
I've lied about most everything - but I never lied to you. And we...
Chorded by David Bisese