Would I Lie to You?
Charles & Eddie
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Nothing but love, baby, hm (Hoo, look into my eyes) (Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you?) Look into my eyes, can't you see they're open wide? Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you? (Oh, yeah) Don't you know it's true, girl, there's no one else but you? Would I lie to you, baby, yeah c'mon Everybody wants to know the truth In my arms is the only proof I've hidden my heart behind the bedroom door Now it's open, I can't do no more I'm telling you, baby, you will never find another girl In this heart of mine (Oh-oh) Look into my eyes, can't you see they're open wide? Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you? (Oh, yeah) Don't you know it's true, girl, there's no one else but you? Would I lie to you, baby, yeah? (Would I lie to you?) c'mon Everybody's got their history (History) On every page a mystery (It's a mystery, yeah) You can read my diary, you're in every line Jealous minds, never satisfied I'm telling you, baby, you will never find another girl In this heart of mine (In this heart of mine) Look into my eyes, can't you see they're open wide? Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you? (Oh, yeah) Don't you know it's true, girl, there's no one else but you? Would I lie to you, baby, yeah? (Would I lie to you?) (Would I lie to you?) When you wanna see me night and day (Would I lie?) If I tell you that I'm here to stay (Would I lie to you?) Do you think I give my love away? (Would I lie?) That's not the kind of game I play I'm telling you, baby, you will never find another girl In this heart of mine (In this heart of mine, deep in my heart) Whoo! look into my eyes, can't you see they're open wide? Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you? (Oh, yeah) Don't you know it's true, girl, there's no one else but you? Would I lie to you, baby, yeah? (Would I lie to you?) (Would I lie to you, baby?) Look into my eyes, can't you see they're open wide? Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you? (Oh, yeah) Don't you know it's true, girl, there's no one else but you? Would I lie to you, baby, yeah? (Would I lie to you?) (Come on, come on, come on, come on and kiss me, baby) (Whoo! Look into my eyes) I wouldn't lie to you, baby, there ain't no one else but
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Written by: Mick Leeson, Peter Vale
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13 facts about this song
Label classification"Would I Lie to You?" was released under the record label, Capitol Records.
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Release DateThis internationally loved hit single was released on 4th August 1992.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Mick Leeson and Peter Vale. They are also well-known for writing hits for other artists like George Michael and Randy Crawford.
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Chart Performance"Would I Lie to You?" reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top spot for two weeks. It also was a big hit in the U.S., peaking at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Award WinsThe song won an Ivor Novello Award in 1993 for "Best Song Musically and Lyrically".
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Music VideoThe memorable music video for the song was directed by renowned director, Mike Lipscombe, and was mostly shot in black and white.
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First SingleIt was the first single taken from Charles & Eddie's debut album, 'Duophonic'.
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Song GenreThe music genre for "Would I Lie to You?" is widely accepted as pop-soul, and is characterized by its distinctive harmonies.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was used in various TV commercials, most notably for 'Liar Liar' (1997), starring Jim Carrey.
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CoversSeveral artists have covered "Would I Lie to You?", including David Guetta, Chris Brown, and Kylie Minogue.
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Band backgroundCharles & Eddie were an American soul music duo composed of Charles Pettigrew and Eddie Chacon. Sadly, Charles Pettigrew died of cancer in 2001.
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Chart StallDespite the song's initial success, it stalled at #2 in Australia because of Whitney Houston’s smash hit “I Will Always Love You”.
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Uses in mediaBesides commercials, the song is also often used in films and TV shows, including ‘The Office’ and ‘Lip Sync Battle’.
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