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Collaboration between George & Craig. This was the original version of the song, sometimes called the "Buddy Holly" version for the rhythm of the intro. A new, different take on it was done later on the "Just One Night" album and continues in the live shows today.

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Truth is
©1999 George Garrett (BMI) & Craig Evans (BMI).
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Well it hasn’t been right for a long, long time
I try to talk to you, you just end up cryin’
You say it doesn’t matter anymore
And you’re gonna walk right out that door
Once upon a time you were so sweet
You held my hand walking down the street
Now when I touch you, you look at me strange
I think I figured out what’s changed

Truth is, you don’t love me
Truth is, you just wanna leave me
Truth is, you told me you’d be mine for life
Truth is, you told a lie

I remember that day in early spring
When you said “I do” and you wore my ring
We both said it was for better or worse
But now that ring has become a curse
Why couldn’t I see what was in your heart?
I’ve just never been that smart
You won’t tell me why you changed your mind
But the answer isn’t hard to find

Truth is, you don’t love me
Truth is, you just wanna leave me
Truth is, you told me you’d be mine for life
Truth is, you told a lie

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from Strange But True (Burnt Taters), released May 1, 2000
©1999 George Garrett (BMI) & Craig Evans (BMI). all rights reserved

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Roots-pop: an eclectic mix of roots-rock, power-pop, country, and Americana, a sound that's been described as "Country roots- pop with the genius songwriting of 60's & 70's power-pop, …a curious mix of Mavericks, Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison and Beatles" Billboard magazine calls it "American roots-rock with thoroughly modern, totally hip sensibilities" ... more

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