The Heart Won't Lie
Reba McEntire, Vince Gill
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Looking back over the years Of All the things I've always meant to say But words didn't come easily So many times through empty fears Of all of the nights I tried to pick up the phone So scared of who might be answering You try to live your life from day to day But seeing you across the room tonight Just gives me away [Chorus] Cause the heart won't lie Sometimes life gets in the way But there's one thing that won't change I know I've tried The heart won't lie You can live your alibi Who can see you're lost inside a foolish disguise The heart won't lie Long after tonight Will you still hear my voice through the radio Old desires make us act carelessly Long after tonight, after the fire After the scattered ashes fly Through the four winds blown and gone Will you come back to me? You try to live your life from day to day But seeing you across the room tonight Just gives me away [Chorus]
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Written by: DONNA WEISS, KIM CARNES
Lyrics © KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
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8 facts about this song
Release and Performance"The Heart Won't Lie" was released as a single on February 22, 1993.
- The song quickly soared to No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
- It became Reba McEntire's 18th number one song and Vince Gill's fifth.
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Album InformationThe song is found on Reba McEntire's 16th studio album, "It's Your Call."
- The album was released in 1992 and marked McEntire's 2nd album to be certified triple Platinum by the RIAA.
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Song Creation"The Heart Won't Lie" is a duet between country music artists Reba McEntire and Vince Gill.
- The song was written by Kim Carnes and Donna Weiss, who are well-known for their other popular country hits.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video of the song had a military theme, in which both artists play naval officers.
- It received major airplay on the country music channels and was nominated for a TNN/Music City News Award for Music Video of the Year.
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Live Performances"The Heart Won't Lie" was performed live at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards by Reba McEntire and Vince Gill, which further boosted its popularity.
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Background InformationOriginally, the song was planned to be a duet with Kenny Rogers but the key was not suitable for him, so it was recorded as a solo by McEntire.
- When McEntire decided to include a duet on her next album, "The Heart Won't Lie" was chosen and Vince Gill was brought in to perform with her.
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ReceptionBeyond being a commercial success, "The Heart Won't Lie" also received positive reviews from critics, who praised the harmonious blend of McEntire and Gill's voices.
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Notable CoverageIn 2020, "The Heart Won't Lie" was referenced in a piece by The New Yorker about the enduring resonance of Reba McEntire's music.
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