Don't You Lie to Me
Chuck Berry Lyrics


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Let's talk it over baby before we start
You know I heard about the way that you do your part
Don't lie to me - don't you lie to me
'cause it makes me mad and I get shook up as a man can be

You know there's two kinds of people that I just can't stand
That's a lying woman and a cheating man
Don't lie to me - don't you lie to me
'cause it makes me mad I get shook up as a man can be
Yeah

Well I can love you baby till the cows come home
But I'm so sick & tired of you treating me wrong
Don't lie to me - don't you lie to me
'cause it makes me mad and I get evil as a man can be

Well if you love me baby and it ain't no lie
I'll be with you baby till the well runs dry




Don't lie to me - don't you lie to me
'cause it makes me mad and I get shook up as a man can be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chuck Berry's Don't You Lie to Me address the theme of lies and deception within a romantic relationship. The song begins with the lead singer asking their partner to talk things over before they start anything. The singer confesses that they have heard about their partner's dishonest ways, and cannot tolerate being lied to anymore. The repetition of the phrase "Don't lie to me" emphasizes the singer's frustration and anger towards the situation.


The second verse takes a more general approach to the theme, as the lead singer mentions the two types of people they despise: a lying woman and a cheating man. This makes it clear that the singer feels that their partner has fallen into one of these categories, and they are not willing to accept it any longer. The chorus repeats and concludes the song, with the singer making it clear that they are tired of being treated poorly and are willing to move on if their partner cannot be truthful.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's talk it over baby before we start
Before we begin, let's have a discussion about what's going on between us, baby.


You know I heard about the way that you do your part
I've heard rumors about how you behave, baby.


Don't lie to me - don't you lie to me
I can't handle you being dishonest with me, baby.


'cause it makes me mad and I get shook up as a man can be
The thought of you lying to me makes me very angry and upset, baby.


You know there's two kinds of people that I just can't stand
I have a strong dislike for two types of people, baby.


That's a lying woman and a cheating man
I don't like women who lie or men who cheat, baby.


Well I can love you baby till the cows come home
My love for you will never end, baby.


But I'm so sick & tired of you treating me wrong
I'm exhausted and fed up with the way you've been treating me, baby.


'cause it makes me mad and I get evil as a man can be
Being mistreated by you can cause me to become very angry and even vengeful, baby.


Well if you love me baby and it ain't no lie
If you truly love me, baby, and it's not just empty words.


I'll be with you baby till the well runs dry
I'll stay with you until there's nothing left, baby.


Don't lie to me - don't you lie to me
Once again, I can't tolerate you being dishonest, baby.


'cause it makes me mad and I get shook up as a man can be
Lying to me causes me to become incredibly angry and upset as a man, baby.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: CHUCK BERRY

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Comments from YouTube:

Gerardo PerezCampos

La letra es genial, Los Stones le hicieron una gran version, mas rocknroll, mas energรฉtica, grande Chuck. Saludos desde Mรฉxico City.

TheChitown5

Best rendition of this blues classic imo, funky rhythm interplay between drumming, guitar and sax. Makes you move!! Later white rock bands take the soul and funk out of it.

Callum Roberts

Rolling Stones 1972 live version still has the soul and groove I can assure u that brother

David Arthur

Verdad plus the piano playing is superb.

Tattyshoes Shigure

Really nice rhythm riff!

Light On lights

One of the best songs ever

MrOldskoolmusiclvr62

A Great classic Chuck Berry song to learn on Guitar!

Builderphill

It's actually a Tampa red song, covered by many greats, including Chuck berry and Albert king

Gabriel Rosenberger

Yeah, the best version for guitar or bass IMO is Albert's.

juha vesanen

@Builderphill But this Chuck Berry cover is the absolute one, I think, full of credibility...! ๐Ÿ•ต๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฟ

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