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Its A Sin To Tell A Lie

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Be Dsure it's true when you sayC#7, "I love Dyou"
It's a F#7sin to tGell B7a liEme
MiA7llions of hearts have been Dbroken
JE7ust because these words were spEmo--A7-ken
I Dlove you, yes I dC#7o, I love yDou
If you bF#7reak my heGart I'B7ll dEmie
So be suGre it's trGmue when you sDay, "I F#7love yB7ou"
It's a sEmin to telA7l a liDe
CroDss my heart, I hope to dC#7ie
I'll neDver, never, never tell another white lie
Took F#7a little girl out on a date last nighGt
Next to her GramB7ma Gerty would have looked alriEmght
NoDw I'm between the devil and the deC#7ep blue sea
Cause I saDid "Baby you look good to me"
I toF#7ld her I loved her and oh how I liB7ed
Now she's gettEming set to be my blushing briDde
IDf she leads me to the altaC#7r, I'm sunDk
Cause F#7I cannot tell the pB7reacher I was Emdrunk
So DA7ear Lord have mercy on a no account siDnner
GiE7ve me one more chance to let another guy wEmin hA7er
CrDoss my heart, I hope to diC#7e
I'lE7l never, never, never, tell one moEmre tiA7me
I'll neEmver tell anothA7er white liDe
O-lee-o-lee-o-lee-o
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The story behind the song

John Denver was a beloved American country and folk singer, known for his acoustic guitar and songs that often celebrated nature and relationships. While much of his work expressed joy, this song, "It's A Sin To Tell A Lie," explores a different facet of human connection. It delves into the simple, yet profound, truthfulness expected in matters of the heart. Playing this song feels like a gentle reminder of honesty and vulnerability in love.

AI-written from these sources:John Denver — Wikipedia ↗

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