Tell Me a Lie

Janie Fricke

About Tell Me a Lie

"Tell Me a Lie" is a song, composed by Mickey Buckins, Barbara Wyrick. Originally recorded by Lynn Anderson for her 1974 What a Man My Man Is album, it was released later that same year as a single by Sami Jo Cole, who took it to number 21 on both of the major U. S. pop charts. It also charted in Canada (#17). Cole's version was also an Adult Contemporary hit, reaching number 14 in the U. S. and number 27 in Canada. The song was perhaps most famously covered by Janie Fricke, whose 1983 recording topped the U. S. country singles charts. 


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Tell me a lie
Say I look familiar
Even though I know
That you don't even know my name
Tell me a lie
Say ya just got into town
Even though I've seen you here before
Just hangin' around

Umm, tell me a lie, say you're not a married man
Cause you don't know I saw you slip off your wedding band

Tell me a lie
When you take me home
Tell me a lie
I don't really want to spend the night alone
Tell me a lie
Don't worry about my sorrow
You'll be long gone tomorrow
And you won't have to see me cry
Just tell me a lie

Ooh, tell me a lie
When our night is almost over
And make believe that it's for real
The way you want me to
Come on, tell me a lie
When you're lying close beside me
And whisper when you hold me
Sweet words, "I love you"

Tell me a lie
When you take me home
Tell me a lie
I don't really want to spend the night alone
Tell me a lie
Don't worry about my sorrow
You'll be long gone tomorrow
And you won't have to see me cry
Just tell me a lie

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Janie Fricke

Janie Fricke, also spelled Frickie (born December 19, 1947 in South Whitley, Indiana), is an American country music singer, best remembered for a series of country music hits in the early to mid 1980s. more »

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Written by: BARBARA WYRICK, MICKEY BUCKINS

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12 facts about this song

Artists
"Tell Me a Lie" is a song recorded by country music artists Janie Fricke and Lynn Anderson.
Releases
The song has been released by both artists. Lynn Anderson first recorded it in 1974, and Janie Fricke, four years later in 1979.
Songwriters
The song was written by Barbara Wyrick and Mickey Buckins.
Chart Performance - Lynn Anderson
Lynn Anderson's version of the song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1974.
Albums - Lynn Anderson
Her version appeared on her album "What a Man My Man Is".
Chart Performance - Janie Fricke
Janie Fricke's version of "Tell Me a Lie" reached number 1 on the Billboard country chart in 1979.
Albums - Janie Fricke
Fricke's version of the song was included in her album "Love Notes".
Awards - Janie Fricke
Her version of the song gave her the first number one hit of her career and helped her win the Country Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year award in 1983.
Genre
The song is classified under the Country music genre.
Covers
In addition to Lynn Anderson and Janie Fricke, "Tell Me a Lie" has been covered by multiple other artists in different genres.
Pop Version
The song was also a hit in the pop world when it was covered by Sami Jo Cole in 1974, reaching number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Historical Significance
"Tell Me a Lie" has a lasting legacy in the country music genre, having reached blockbuster status due to its successful run on two different occasions by two leading female country artists.

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