[Intro ]

[Verse 1]

I see you standing in the doorway of my soul
Your eyes are gentle but I fear what they may hold
The truth is heavy like a stone upon my chest
I wonder if you'll spare me from this final test
The years have taught me how the honest words can kill
Yet in your silence I am waiting for your will
The candle flickers in this room of whispered prayer
Tell me darling, will you show me that you care?

[Chorus]

Would you lie to me, when the truth is too cruel?
Would you lie to me, and play the gentle fool?
Would you lie to me, to keep the darkness stayed?
Would you lie to me, when the night turns to day?
Would you lie to me, with your soft and sacred voice?

Would you lie to me, and give me one last choice?
Would you lie to me, and give me one last choice?
Would you lie to me, as the angels turn their heads?
Would you lie to me, or speak the truth instead?
Would you lie to me?

[Verse 2]

I’ve seen the prophets and the saints who lost their way
I’ve heard the lovers swear their vows and then betray
The mirror shows a man who’s tired of the fight
Who longs for comfort in the middle of the night
Your hands are trembling as you reach to touch my face
I see the mercy and the fear in your embrace
The question hangs like smoke above this dying flame
Would you save me darling from this bitter game

[Bridge]

If the angel comes with mercy in his hand
I'll beg him softly for one final stand

[Final Chorus]

Would you lie to me, when the truth is too cruel?
Would you lie to me, and play the gentle fool?
Would you lie to me, to keep the darkness stayed?
Would you lie to me, when the night turns to day?

Would you lie to me, with your soft and sacred voice?
Would you lie to me, and give me one last choice?
Would you lie to me, as the angels turn their heads?
Would you lie to me, or speak the truth instead?
Would you lie to me?

[Outro]

Would you lie to me…
Or speak the truth instead…