Lies by Jj Cale

Cool J.J. style blues from Really (1972) album


Intro: Cm  F  Cm  G  F  Cm

Cm	          F
You told me this, you told me that

Cm	            F
You try to tell me, tell me where it’s at

Cm                     F
You said you loved me, I can see through that

C      Eb   F
Lies, lies, lies

Nice lick 00:51
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You left me hangin’, hangin’ from a limb
You said you loved me, then you left with him
Lord, you did it to me, I see it in your eyes
Lies, lies, lies

Solo 1  01:26
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Tell me baby, why you take my time
You get a thrill off playing with my mind
Lord, you did it to me, I see it in your eyes
Lies, lies, lies

Solo 2  02:10     Cm
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                    C   Eb  F  ending blues lick
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