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Bad Liar Chords

Here are the chords for “Bad Liar” by Imagine Dragons — in the key of D (D, Bm, G and A). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Place a capo on fret 1 to match the original. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:DBmGAA/F#F#

Chords for Bad Liar

Key: DBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
D
3
90
 OhDhush my dear,
 it's been aDdifficult year
 AndBmterrors don't
 prey onBminnocent victims
GTrust me darlin',Atrust me darlin'D 
 It's been aDloveless year
 I'm aDman of three fears
BmIntegrity, faith andBmcrocodile tears
GTrust me darlin',Atrust me darlin'D 
 So look me in theBmeyes
 Tell me what youGsee
 PerfectDparadise
 Tearing at theA/F#seams
 I wish I couldBmescape it
 I don't want toGfake it
 I wish I couldDerase it
 Make your heart believe
 But I'm a badBmliar
 Bad lGiar
 Now youDknow
 Now youAknow
 I'm a badBmliar
 BadGliar
 Now youDknow
 You're free to go
 DidDall my dreams
 neverDmean one thing
 DoesBmhappiness lie in aBmdiamond ring
GOh I've been asking, for
AOh I've been asking, forD 
 problems, problems, problems
 I wDage my war, on theDworld inside
 IBmtake my gun to theBmenemy's side
GOh I've been asking
 for (trust me darlin')
AOh I've been asking (trust me
 darlin'),Dfor problems, problems, problems
 So look me in theBmeyes
 Tell me what youGsee
 PerfectDparadise
 Tearing at theAseams
 I wish I couldBmescape it
 I don't want toGfake it
 I wish I couldDerase it
 Make your heart believe
 But I'm a badBmliar
 Bad liGar
 Now youDknow
 Now youAknow
 I'm a badBmliar
 BadGliar
 Now youDknow
 You're free to go
GI can't breathe
AI can't be
F#I can't be what youBmwant me toAbe
GBelieve me this one time, belAieve me
 I'm a badBmliar
 Bad liGar
 Now youDknow
 Now youA/F#know
 I'm a badBmliar
 BadGliar
 Now youDknow
 You're free to go
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About Bad Liar

“Bad Liar” by Imagine Dragons is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 6 chords — D, Bm, G, A, A/F# and F# — with the progression centred on D, Bm and G. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Bad Liar — FAQ

What key is “Bad Liar” in?

“Bad Liar” by Imagine Dragons is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Bad Liar”?

“Bad Liar” uses 6 chords: D, Bm, G, A, A/F# and F#.

Is “Bad Liar” easy to play on guitar?

“Bad Liar” is rated Intermediate.

Do I need a capo to play “Bad Liar”?

Yes — place a capo on fret 1.

Who sings “Bad Liar”?

“Bad Liar” is performed by Imagine Dragons.