Tom: Cm
Fm G Cm G
[Verse 1]
Fm G
They stand before the alter
Cm G
They stand before themselves
Fm G
For richer or for poorer,
Cm G
in sickness and in health
[Pre-chorus]
Ab G
Words are mostly meaningless
Bbm G
the only truth that really is
[Chorus]
Ab Fm
We’re all getting by
Cm Eb
telling lies, telling lies
Ab Fm
Everyone we love
Cm Eb
is telling lies, telling lies
Ab Fm
Maybe that’s why I never felt like I
Cm Eb
could look you in the eyes
Ab Fm
Everyone alive
Cm
is telling lies
[Verse 2]
Fm G
She feels the whole world on her shoulders
Cm G
as she tucks her kid in bed
Fm G
It gets better when you’re older
Cm G
and they believe the words she says
[Pre-chorus]
Ab G
Words are mostly meaningless
Bbm G
the only truth that really is
[Chorus]
Ab Fm
We don't really mind
Cm Eb
Telling lies, telling lies
Ab Fm
Cause we're all getting by
Cm Eb
Telling lies, telling lies
Ab Fm
Maybe that’s why I never felt like I
Cm Eb
Could trust any friend of mine
Ab Fm
Everyone alive
Cm
Is telling lies
[Instrumental]
Fm G Bbm G
Fm G Bbm G
[Verse 3]
Fm G
She walks naked in the bedroom
Cm G
as I’m lying on my back
Fm G
And says "baby please be honest
Cm G
have I been getting fat?"
[Pre-chorus]
Ab G
Words are mostly meaningless
Bbm G
the only truth that really is
[Chorus]
Ab Fm
Everyone we love
Cm Eb
Is telling lies, telling lies
Ab Fm
Everyone we know
Cm Eb
Is telling lies, telling lies
Ab Fm
Maybe that is why I can justify
Cm Eb
the way I live my life
Ab Fm
Cause everyone alive
Cm
Is telling lies
