The intro riff and pre-verse riffs are the same, just a few hammer on and offs on your lower
three strings primarily. Also at the end of the chorus he just does a walk down in a C. First Am of
the verses little hammer on the low E. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M1jNw5GCjs (video where I found how he was playing his riffs)
[capo 2]
[Intro]
Am C F Am C G
[Verse 1]
Am F C
The first impression, is what I've always been best at
Am F C
You never questioned me or my intentions
F C G
I could be your best friend The minute you shake my hand
[Verse 2]
Am F C
When it comes to women this could be deadly
Am F C
When it comes to loving me you best be ready
F C G
'Cause this will get heavy, when you'll learn just what I am
[Chorus]
F Am
I fed you fables and fooled you with words from my tongue
F G
Trying to make you think I was a better man than I was
C F Am F
But if you're asking me now to tell you the truth
C F C/G
It's getting harder and harder to lie to you
[Instrumental]
Am C F Am C G
[Verse 3]
Am F C
How did you get here did you seek me out?
Am F C
Were you an answered prayer for me to shut my mouth?
F C G
So I would learn how to open up my heart
Am F C
'Cause I never stuttered and I never thought twice
Am F C
I never folded or shook, the moment always felt right
F C G
To do what I like and I live in the dark
[Chorus]
F Am
I fed you fables and fooled you with words from my tongue
F G
Trying to make you think I was a better man than I was
C F Am F
But if you're asking me now to tell you the truth
C F C/G
It's getting harder and harder to lie to you
[Break]
Am F C/G
Am F G
[Chorus]
F Am
I fed you fables and fooled you with words from my tongue
F G
Trying to make you think I was a better man than I was
C F Am F
But if you're asking me now to tell you the truth
C F C/G
It's getting harder and harder to lie to you
C F C/G
It's getting harder and harder to lie to you
C F C/G
It's getting harder and harder to lie to you
