The Truth Is I Lied Song Lyrics and Chords by Gene Watson
The Truth Is I Lied
Recorded by Gene Watson
Written by Bill Anderson and Skip Ewing
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I said it was over
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I said we were
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I said when I
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left I was
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done loving
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But I'm
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fighting a feelin' that
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can't be de
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nied
So forget what I
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told you the
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truth is I
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lied
I know you weren't expectin'
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this visit from
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me
With my hat in my
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hand and my
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heart on my
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sleeve
I've
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stopped my pretendin' and I've
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swallowed my
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pride
I came here to
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tell ya the
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truth is I
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lied
The
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truth is I'm just not as
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strong as I thought
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battle is harder than any
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war that we've fought
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said I could just push your
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memory
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aside
And I
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meant when I
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said it but the
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truth is I
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lied
Is it
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asking too
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much to for
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get and forgive
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Dying for your love is no way to live
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truth is I'm just not as
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strong as I thought
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war that we've fought
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said I could just push your
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memory
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aside
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meant it when I
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said it but the
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truth is I
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lied
Oh I meant it when I
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said it but the
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truth is I
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FAQ
Who sang the the song The Truth Is I Lied?
- The song The Truth Is I Lied was sang by Gene Watson.
Who is Gene Watson?
- Gary Gene Watson (born October 11, 1943) is an American country music singer. He is most famous for his 1975 hit "Love in the Hot Afternoon," his 1981 #1 hit "Fourteen Carat Mind," and his signature 1979 song "Farewell Party." Watson's long career has included five number one hits, 21 top tens, and 48 charted singles.
