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The Big Lie Lyrics by Sanford Clark

They Call Me Country

1968

Down these city streets I walk tall, I walk proud
With a 40 dollar shirt, my head above the crowd
The people of this town tip their hats as I walk by
They tip their hats as I walk by
They nod their heads and say
There goes a lucky guy
They don't know
I'm living the big lie

Everything I want I have and ten times more
Everything but you and you're all I'm living for
Too proud to ask you back
Too hurt to even try
While the outside of me laughs
On the inside I cry
Everyday I'm living the big lie
This smile that I wear
Keeps the wrongs I've done inside
But a man can't face himself
Too much guilt to hide
I wish I could be free of this never-ending lie
But the risk of losing face
Makes the price much too high
So I'll go on
Living the big lie
The big lie
The big lie

About “The Big Lie” by Sanford Clark

Read the complete lyrics to "The Big Lie" by Sanford Clark from the album "They Call Me Country" in 1968. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country.

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"The Big Lie" is credited to Sanford Clark. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Big Lie" appears on "They Call Me Country" in 1968.

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