Key: Em · BPM: 139 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Em, D, C, B, C7, B7
[Intro] Em [Verse] D Em I always lie to strangers D Em I always lie to people I may know D There’ll be no Em Church bells chiming for me C B No contest is my only plea C Call me anything you like B I would never disagree C7 B7 Em I always lie to strangers [Verse] D Em I’ve never taken the high road home D The old low road seems Em To get me there fast D Em High or low it’s all the same C B Living by your word is a sucker’s game C B And I’m used to taking all the blame C B Can’t bother taking that high road home C7 B7 Em And I always lie to strangers [Instrumental] D Em D Em D Em C B C B C7 B7 Em [Verse] D Em I always lie to strangers D Em I am a man of low degree D Em This world is run by men C B Much more crooked than me C B And as far as I can see C B I don’t trust you and you shouldn’t trust me C7 B7 Em I always lie to strangers C7 B7 Em Because I always lie to strangers
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 21st of January 2022, the track was released.
Track Info
- Song: I Always Lie To Strangers
- Artist: John Mellencamp
- Written by John Mellencamp
- Album: Strictly a One-Eyed Jack
- Released Date: 21 January 2022
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Em
- Chords: Em, D, C, B, C7, B7
- BPM: 139
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Em – 022000 D – xx0232 C -x32010 B – x24442 C7 – x32310 B7 – x21202 | Em – 0402 D – 2220 C – 0003 B – 4322 C7 – 0001 B7 – 4320 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is I Always Lie To Strangers in?
I Always Lie To Strangers is in the key of Em.
What chords do I need for I Always Lie To Strangers?
You need Em, D, C, B, C7, B7 to play I Always Lie To Strangers by John Mellencamp.
Do I need a capo for I Always Lie To Strangers?
No capo is needed to play I Always Lie To Strangers by John Mellencamp.
How hard is I Always Lie To Strangers to play on guitar?
I Always Lie To Strangers by John Mellencamp is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.