Intro chords: My friends all ask how I’m doin’ Since you took your sweet love away And I know that they’re just showing they care But what do they expect me to say Chorus 1: So I lie, I tell them I’m alright I lie, I tell them I’m fine I don’t think they really want to know the truth what’s the use, what can they do So I look them straight in the eye and I lie They offer a shoulder to cry on Anytime, I just have to call But little do they know, the river that would flow If I let the first teardrop fall Chorus 1 Again So I lie, I tell them I’m alright I lie, I tell them I’m fine I don’t think they really want to know the truth what’s the use, what can they do So I look them straight in the eye and I lie Bridge I’ve often wondered what I’d do if I were to, run into you Would my heart fall at your feet, would my foolish pride get the best of me Honestly, I believe Chorus 2: That I’d lie and tell you I’m alright I lie, I’d tell you I’m fine I could never ever let you know the truth That I’m still in love, and so confused So I’d hide my pain deep inside Then I’d look you straight in the eye and I’d lie