I told a little lie or two when I spoke to you On the phone the other night What's a girl supposed to do when the bitter truth Turns into a sweeter lie I didn't wanna tell you, tell you Didn't wanna tell you anything you didn't wanna hear Look a little closer than the truth becomes clear I told a little lie or three when you looked at me And asked if I love you still (well i dont!) You don't wanna know what's real, how I really really feel Never did and you never will (no, no, no) I didn't wanna tell you, tell you Didn't wanna tell you anything you didn't wanna hear Look a little closer than the truth becomes clear (with hammer-ons) I told a little lie or four with you at my door Wonderin' where the hell I've been I didn't wanna tell you, tell you Didn't wanna tell you anything you didn't wanna hear I didn't wanna tell you, tell you Didn't wanna tell you anything you didn't wanna hear Look a little closer than the truth Look a little closer than the truth * Look a little closer than the truth becomes clear