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Charlie

Chanel Yates

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Charlie by Chanel Yates

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Char(Lie)
As Recorded By Chanel Yates
(2026 Release)

Intro
C  F C G  F

Verse 1
He Was PerCfect On The Surface, Looked Like TiFmmy ChaClamet
I Thought GI'd Hit The Jackpot, Thought I'd Won TheF Lottery
CHe Took Me Out For Dinner, ThoughtF He Was MrC. Right
But GThree Days Later, I Found Out ThatF Boy Had CA Wife

Pre-Chorus
Well, AmYou Call Me Sherlock 'CauseG I'll Find Out
So I FCalled Her Up To Make A Plan On How To Take Him Down

Chorus
You Can't CPut Him In The Ground WithoutF Digging Up SomCe Dirt
You Can't Trust A Cowboy Without GFeelings Getting Hurt
You Can't CDance Out In The Rain And Think YourF Clothes Will StaAmy Dry
And FYou Can't Spell G"Charlie" WithoutC "Lie"

Verse 2
CWe Snuck Into The Bedroom And We Both Went Through His Phone
You Can Call Us Psycho, But We GKnew We Weren't Alone
We Found The CTwins From Oklahoma (Huh?)
And GJenny From L.a. (No Way)
So We FCalled Them Up To Make A Plan OnG How To Make Him Pay

Pre-Chorus
AmWe'll Go Tell His Mother, Put OnF Quite ThGe Show
Bet Those FHands Won't Be The Only Thing She'll Throw (Girls, Let's Go)

Chorus
You Can't CPut Him In The Ground WithoutF Digging Up SomCe Dirt
You Can't Trust A Cowboy Without GFeelings Getting Hurt
You Can't CDance Out In The Rain And Think YourF Clothes Will StaAmy Dry
And FYou Can't Spell G"Charlie" WithoutC "Lie"
No, FYou Can't Spell G"Charlie" WithoutC "Lie"

Instrumental Break
CHere We Go  F  C    G  C  F  Am   F  G  C​

Bridge
We AmShould've Known Better, TheF Clue Was In HiCs Name
AmChar-L-I-E, Baby,G Two Can Play That Game
There AmAin't No Need For Karma, We'll DoG More Than Make Him AmCry
Just Like FJohn Tucker,G Charlie MusCt Die

Chorus
You Can't CPut Him In The Ground WithoutF Digging Up SomCe Dirt
You Can't Trust A Cowboy Without GFeelings Getting Hurt
You Can't CDance Out In The Rain And Think YourF Clothes Will StaAmy Dry
And FYou Can't Spell G"Charlie" WithoutC "Lie"
No, FYou Can't Spell G"Charlie" WithoutC "Lie"

Outro
Just Like FJohn Tucker,G Charlie MusCt Die
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FAQ

What are the chords for Charlie?

The chords for Charlie are: C, F, G, Am

What is the original key of Charlie?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Charlie?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Charlie in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Charlie be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Charlie on ukulele?

Chord Charlie can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Charlie?

Charlie uses 4 chords: C, F, G, Am

What is the easiest way to play Charlie?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Charlie released in?

Charlie was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Charlie?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Charlie to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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