Ballad Of A Liar early version by The Barracudas Lyrics

I've been walking all night in the bright lights
I got nothing in my pocket 'cept dirt
Let me tell you a story about a man
That didn't tell the truth like he learned

He went to the city and told people lies
Now no one's gonna miss him when he dies

I'm a liar, and I ain't so smart
You can't stop lying once you start
Take the word of this liar just the same
If you live by lying, it's a crying shame

I've been a liar all my life
I lied to my enemies and my friends
I'd cheat until my name was dirt
I thought the laughs would never end

So let me tell you something that I learned
If you start a fire, you'll get burned
I'm a liar, and I ain't so smart
You can't stop lying once you start
Take the word of this liar just the same
If you live by lying, it's a crying shame

[Guitar solo]

Let me tell you a secret
That it took me a long time to know
You can't be a liar
And let your honesty grow

Down in the city where life is cheap
No one has time for a small-time cheat

Oh, I'm a liar, and I ain't so smart
You can't stop lying once you start
Take the word of this liar just the same
If you live by lying, it's a crying shame