About The Song
Lyin’ Eyes is a classic rock ballad by the Eagles, released in 1975 as the second single from their album One of These Nights. The song, penned by Don Henley and Glenn Frey, delves into the complexities of a relationship fraught with deception. With its rich harmonies and evocative lyrics, “Lyin’ Eyes” paints a poignant portrait of a man disillusioned by his lover’s carefully constructed facade. Frey’s lead vocals convey a mixture of heartbreak and resignation as he observes his partner’s manipulative behavior. The song’s introspective and narrative nature, coupled with its memorable melody, has solidified its status as a timeless piece of Americana.
The track’s success was undeniable, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also earned the Eagles a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus. “Lyin’ Eyes” remains a staple in the band’s repertoire and continues to resonate with audiences decades after its release.
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Lyrics
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City girls just seem to find out early
How to open doors with just a smile
A rich old man and she won’t have to worry
She’ll dress up all in lace and go in style
Late at night a big old house gets lonely
I guess every form of refuge has its price
And it breaks her heart to think her love is only
Given to a man with hands as cold as ice
So she tells him she must go out for the evening
To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down
But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leavin’
She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town
You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes
And your smile is a thin disguise
I thought by now you’d realize
There ain’t no way to hide your lying eyes
On the other side of town a boy is waiting
With fiery eyes and dreams no one could steal
She drives on through the night anticipating
‘Cause he makes her feel the way she used to feel
She rushes to his arms, they fall together
She whispers that it’s only for awhile
She swears that soon she’ll be comin’ back forever
She pulls away and leaves him with a smile
You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes
And your smile is a thin disguise
I thought by now you’d realize
There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes
She gets up and pours herself a strong one
And stares out at the stars up in the sky
Another night, it’s gonna be a long one
She draws the shade and hangs her head to cry
She wonders how it ever got this crazy
She thinks about a boy she knew in school
Did she get tired or did she just get lazy?
She’s so far gone she feels just like a fool
My, oh my, you sure know how to arrange things
You set it up so well, so carefully
Ain’t it funny how your new life didn’t change things
You’re still the same old girl you used to be
You can’t hide your lying eyes
And your smile is a thin disguise
I thought by now you’d realize
There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes
There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes
Honey, you can’t hide your lyin’ eyes