I Lie

© 2018/ 2026 Joe Jencks/Turtle Bear Music, ASCAP

I lie to keep things simple, and I lie to keep it plain

For those who cannot understand, I lie to ease their pain

I lie about my riches, and I lie about my rage

I lie about the ladies, and I lie about their age

I lie to cover up my lies, I lie to speak the truth

I lie to men and women to the elderly and youth

I lie to make a deal, and I lie to get back out

I’m lying when I’m silent, lying harder when I shout

I lie, oh oh oh oh oh, yes, I lie

I lie to business leaders and I lie to diplomats

I lie to politicians and those military brats

I lie to raise the numbers in the polls about my day

I lie about the Russians because someone’s got to pay

I lie to cover up my tracks, I lie to hide my past

I lie to keep them guessing and I do it real fast

I lie when it’s convenient, and I lie because I’m shy

It’s the bed I made, and so it’s here I’m gonna lie

I lie, oh oh oh oh oh yes, I lie

I lie to little countries, and I lie to little kids

I lie to crack things open while I’m putting on the lid

I lie right to a soldier’s face, I lie about the wall

But it won’t make a difference, doesn’t bother me at all

I lie to all lawyers and the judges in the courts

I lie to the reporters cause they lie in their reports

I lie to my own children cause if no one knows the score

I can smile and lie to anyone, and show them out the door

I lie oh oh oh oh oh yes, I lie

I lie about shooters, and I lie about the guns

I lie for recreation, hell I’m lying just for fun

I lie about the terrorists, I lie to get more praise

I lie about the coverups, been lying all my days

I lie about the presidents and global heads of state

I lie about my outrage cause you people take the bait

I lie on social media, I lie to pick a fight

And if you don’t believe me, I’ll just lie and say you’re right

I lie, oh oh oh oh oh, yes, I lie

I lie about my prowess in every way I can

I lie about how great I am, I lie about my tan

I lie about the darkness while I’m turning out the lights

I ponder what new lies to tell when I can’t sleep at night

I lie and say I’m sorry when I feel no remorse

I lie to keep things steady, and I lie to change the course

It’s the horse that I rode in on and it’s making all the news

Well, I’m the worlds the biggest liar, but I’m telling you the truth.

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Voice & Guitar ~ Joe Jencks

Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Tonal Park Studios in Takoma Park, MD ~ by Charlie Pilzer

Artwork by Tony Wedick