A Tender Lie

Restless Heart

About A Tender Lie

"A Tender Lie" is a song written by Randy Sharp, and recorded by American country music band Restless Heart. It was released in September 1988 as the second single from the album Big Dreams in a Small Town. The song was the group's sixth consecutive number one, their sixth overall, and ultimately their final number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week.


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As you walk away
As we say goodbye
What I wouldn't give
For a tender lie

[Chorus:] 
Say you'll never stop loving me 
Just as if it were true
How much damage now, honestly 
Could one tender lie do? 

When we fall so far
Are we wrong to try
To fight off the truth
With a tender lie 

Say you're gonna come back to me
And I'll believe that it's true
How much damage now, honestly 
Could one tender lie do? 

When we loved before 
Do you still deny 
Keeping out the truth
With a tender lie? 

[Chorus:]

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Restless Heart

Restless Heart is an American country music band established in 1984. The band's original members were John Dittrich (drums, background vocals), Paul Gregg (bass guitar, background vocals), Dave Innis (piano, keyboards, rhythm guitar, background vocals), Greg Jennings (lead guitar, mandolin, background vocals), and Verlon Thompson (lead vocals). Thompson was replaced with Larry Stewart shortly before Restless Heart was signed to a recording contract with RCA Records in 1984. more »

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Written by: RANDY SHARP, RANDY L SHARP

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12 facts about this song

Song's Background
"A Tender Lie" was released by the American country music band called Restless Heart.
Production Details
It was produced by the notable Tim Dubois and Scott Hendricks.
Album and Release
This song came out as part of the band's fourth studio album, "Big Dreams in a Small Town," released in 1988.
Single Release
"A Tender Lie" was released as the album's fourth single in 1989.
Song's Composition
The song was penned by Randy Sharp who is praised for his sharp, crisp lyrics.
Chart Performance
This Restless Heart composition reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, signifying its popularity.
Country Music Association (CMA) Awards
The album "Big Dreams in a Small Town," including the song "A Tender Lie," was nominated for the CMA Award in 1988.
Music Style
"A Tender Lie" is characterized by its unique blend of country-pop fusion, which was a distinctive feature of Restless Heart's music style.
Band's Lineup
During the song's release, Restless Heart consisted of Larry Stewart, John Dittrich, Paul Gregg, Dave Innis, and Greg Jennings.
Song's Popularity
Despite the shift in country music trends, this song remains one of Restless Heart's most popular and enduring hits.
Music Video
The music video of "A Tender Lie" received significant airplay on various music TV channels, contributing to the song's popularity.
Song's Theme
Like many of Restless Heart's songs, "A Tender Lie" focuses on themes of love and heartbreak, wrapped in a catchy country-pop tune.

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