I Let Her Lie

Daryle Singletary

About I Let Her Lie

"I Let Her Lie" is a song written by Tim Johnson, and recorded by American country music artist Daryle Singletary. It was released in July 1995 as the second single from the album Daryle Singletary. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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1995
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She'd come home, 6 am
Tells me she'd been out with friends
And I let her lie
I let her lie

And in the glare of the morning sun
She swore I was her only one
And I let her lie
I let her lie

[Chorus]
Cause the truth was too hard to handle and I couldn't bare to lose that girl
We were that small town scandal but,
She was my only world

one teary night she confessed her sins
But she vowed to never cheat again
And I let her lie
I let her lie

Though she tried lord, she could not change
And I only have myself to blame 
Cause I let her lie
I let her lie

[Chorus]

The day I left no words were said
She was sound asleep on our double bed 
And I let her lie
I let her lie
I let her lie
I let her lie

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Daryle Singletary

Daryle Bruce Singletary (born March 10, 1971) is an American country music singer. Between 1995 and 1998, he recorded for Giant Records, for which he released three studio albums: Daryle Singletary in 1995, All Because of You in 1996 and Ain't It the Truth in 1998. In the same timespan, Singletary entered the top 40 of the Hot Country Songs charts five times, reaching number two with "I Let Her Lie" and "Amen Kind of Love", and number four with "Too Much Fun". more »

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Written by: TIMOTHY JON JOHNSON

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"I Let Her Lie" was released in November 1995 as the second single from Daryle Singletary's self-titled debut album.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, becoming one of Singletary's highest charting songs.
Songwriter
"I Let Her Lie" was written by Tim Johnson, a country music artist who also wrote for other notable country singers like Chely Wright and Ty Herndon.
Song Length
This country ballad runs at an approximate length of three minutes and thirty-seven seconds.
Song Theme
"I Let Her Lie" tells the tale of a man witnessing his lover's infidelity but chooses to overlook because of his deep love for her.
Music Style
The song showcases Singletary's dedication to traditional country music, with its mournful steel guitar and fiddle arrangement.
Music Video
The music video for "I Let Her Lie" was directed by Roger Pistole and was published on YouTube in November 2009.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reactions from country music critics and fans alike, praising Singletary's powerful, resonant voice and the song's emotionally compelling storytelling.
Artistic Praise
Singletary's performance of "I Let Her Lie" has been considered one of his signature songs, earning him acclaim for adhering to traditional country sounds amidst the rise of pop-influenced country music.
Legacy
Singletary's rendition of "I Let Her Lie" is considered a classic in country music, with contemporary country artists often referencing or covering this song as a tribute to his influence in the genre.
Posthumous Recognition
After Singletary's unexpected passing in 2018, the song experienced a resurgence in popularity as fans and fellow artists paid tribute to his musical contributions.

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