Some lie about who they love 
Some lie about the truth 
Some lie to save their lives 
Some lie about their youth 
 
Some lie about age and beauty 
The conquest of sex 
Most lie about the night before 
A woman lies for a party dress 
 
I've lied for a stolen moment 
I've lied for one more clue 
I've lied about most everything 
But I never lied to you 
 
And we lie, lie, lie on a streetcar named desire 
Oh we lie, lie, lie for that sweet bird of youth 
I could be great like Tennessee Williams 
If I could only hear something that sounds like the truth 
 
Some lie in the face of death 
Some lie about their fame 
Some kneel and lie to God 
Some lie about their name 
 
Some lie in words and speeches 
With every living breath 
The young lie with their guitars 
The old lie for a little respect 
 
I've lied to lie with danger 
I've lied for a drug or two 
I've lied about most everything 
But I never lied to you 
 
I've lied for a stolen moment 
I've lied for one more clue 
I've lied about most everything 
But I never lied to you.