You Lie – English Lyrics

• By: The Band Perry

Lyrics & Translation

This powerful country anthem by The Band Perry offers a compelling narrative of betrayal and defiance. Through its vivid storytelling and strong emotional delivery, "You Lie" provides an excellent opportunity to explore expressive English vocabulary and Southern colloquialisms, making it a captivating way to learn about the nuances of the language in a relatable context of heartbreak and empowerment.

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♪ IT AIN'T COMPLICATED WELL I'VE GROWN TO HATE IT ♪

♪ I NEVER LIKED THE TASTE OF CROW BUT BABY I ATE IT ♪

♪ THEY TRIED TO WARN ME THEY SAID THAT YOU WERE ORNERY ♪

♪ SO DON'T BRING ME THOSE BIG BROWN EYES ♪

♪ AND TELL ME THAT YOU'RE SORRY ♪

♪ YOU MIGHT AS WELL THROW GASOLINE ON A FIRE ♪

♪ THE WAY YOU LIE ♪

♪ YOU LIE LIKE A PRICELESS PERSIAN RUG ♪

♪ ON A RICH MAN'S FLOOR ♪

♪ YEAH, YOU LIE LIKE A COON DOG ♪

♪ BASKING IN THE SUNSHINE ON MY PORCH ♪

♪ WELL YOU LIE LIKE A PENNY IN A PARKING LOT ♪

♪ AT THE GROCERY STORE ♪

♪ IT JUST COMES WAY TOO NATURAL TO YOU ♪

♪ THE WAY YOU LIE ♪

♪ THAT AIN'T MY PERFUME, I BET SHE HAD A CURFEW ♪

♪ YOU TOLD ME YOU WERE OUT WITH THE BOYS ♪

♪ AND BABY, I BELIEVED YOU ♪

♪ SO WHY YOU LOOKIN' SO NERVOUS ♪

♪ YOU KNOW YOU KIND OF DESERVE THIS ♪

♪ I OUGHT TO KILL YOU RIGHT NOW ♪

♪ AND DO THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD A SERVICE ♪

♪ WELL MY DADDY'S GONNA STRAIGHTEN YOU OUT ♪

♪ LIKE A PIECE OF WIRE, LIKE A PIECE OF WIRE ♪

♪ THE WAY YOU LIE ♪

♪ YOU LIE LIKE THE MAN WITH THE SLICKED BACK HAIR ♪

♪ WHO SOLD ME THAT FORD ♪

♪ YEAH YOU LIE LIKE A PINE TREE IN THE BACK YARD ♪

♪ AFTER LAST MONTH'S STORM ♪

♪ WELL YOU LIE LIKE A PENNY IN A PARKING LOT ♪

♪ AT THE GROCERY STORE ♪

♪ IT JUST COMES WAY TOO NATURAL TO YOU ♪

♪ THE WAY YOU LIE ♪

♪ WELL I TELL YOU WHAT I'M GONNA DO ♪

♪ I'M GONNA DRIVE TO THE BIG OLD MUDDY RIVER ♪

♪ I'M GONNA PARK MY CAR ♪

♪ IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MILE LONG BRIDGE ♪

♪ AND THEN I'M GONNA CRY WELL MAYBE JUST A LITTLE ♪

♪ THEN I'M GONNA SLIP OFF THE RING ♪

♪ THAT YOU PUT ON MY FINGER ♪

♪ AND GIVE IT A BIG OLD FLING AND WATCH IT SINK ♪

♪ DOWN, DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ AND THERE IT'S GONNA LIE UNTIL THE LORD COMES BACK AROUND ♪

♪ BECAUSE YOU LIE LIKE A PRICELESS PERSIAN RUG ♪

♪ ON A RICH MAN'S FLOOR ♪

♪ YOU LIE LIKE A COON DOG ♪

♪ BASKING IN THE SUNSHINE ON MY PORCH ♪

♪ WELL YOU LIE LIKE A PENNY IN A PARKING LOT ♪

♪ AT THE GROCERY STORE ♪

♪ IT JUST COMES SO DANG NATURAL TO YOU ♪

♪ THE WAY YOU LIE... THE WAY YOU LIE ♪

♪ WELL IT'S WHAT YOU DO IT'S WHO YOU ARE ♪♪♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
lie /laɪ/ A1	verb - to say something that is not true
natural /ˈnætʃərəl/ A2	adjective - existing in or caused by nature
perfume /pərˈfjuːm/ A2	noun - a fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils
nervous /ˈnɜːrʋəs/ A2	adjective - anxious or apprehensive
deserve /dɪˈzɜːrv/ B1	verb - to be worthy of something, especially as a result of one's actions
curfew /ˈkɜːrfw/ B1	noun - a regulation requiring people to stay indoors between certain hours
ornery /ˈɔːrnəri/ B2	adjective - having a difficult or contrary nature
slicked /slɪkt/ B2	adjective - smooth and glossy verb - to make something smooth or glossy
persian /ˈpɜːrʒən/ B2	adjective - relating to Persia (modern-day Iran)
basking /ˈbæskɪŋ/ B2	verb - to lie in or be exposed to warmth and light
fling /flɪŋ/ B1	verb - to throw or move something with force
straighten /ˈstreɪtən/ B1	verb - to make something straight or become straight
grocery /ˈɡroʊsəri/ A2	noun - food and other household products sold in a store
parking /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/ A1	noun - the act of leaving a vehicle in a particular place
penny /ˈpɛni/ A1	noun - a coin of low value
service /ˈsɜːrvɪs/ A2	noun - an act of assistance or benefit to others