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The Truth About Lies

by G D Sweeney

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1.
The Night Before – written by G D Sweeney Like a battle cry the alarm bells shoot like knives And it hits him to the very core You open one eye and you struggle to remind yourself What it is you woke up for. You sink into you bed as you realize your dread And you start to sweat You had a few to drink and you think you’ve done some things That you might regret on the night before You lie there very still and phone ring brings a chill It’s a number that you don’t recall You read the message twice It says ‘thank you for last night…you were truly wonderful You sink into you bed as you realize your dread And you start to sweat You had a few to drink and you think you’ve done some things That you might regret on the night before Oooore ooooore Oooore ooooore Oooore ooooore Ooooore Oooore ooooore on the night before There’s an image coming through of a woman dressed in blue You can see her face but not her name In the mirror bold and bright in her red lipstick handwriting She signed it with kiss ‘Love Jane’ You sink into you bed pull the covers on your head And you really sweat You had a few to drink and you think you’ve done some things That you might regret on the night before You had a few to drink and you think you’ve done some things That you might regret on the night before You had a few to drink and you think you’ve done some things That you might regret on -the night before.
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Livin' is Killing me – written by G D Sweeney When life’s is good.. it’s the greatest drug But when I get down I need a pick me up My mama says “boy you know you drink too much” You need to quit your smoking and all that stuff I’ve been in every kind of drinking den But I couldn’t tell ye where or when for sure All the empty bottles like fallen solders on the floor My tyres are all pumped and I’m going strong But underneath the bonnet there’s a tickin bomb My engine can’t handle this road no more my fuel consumptions is really staring to soar I’ve been in every kind of drinking den But I couldn’t tell ye where or when for sure All the empty bottles like fallen solders on the floor I need a little something to soften the blows Its the only way to dull the pain a fella knows I haven’t died yet but I’m getting close Lord I’m ready and willin…this living is killing me Lord I’ve had my filling…living is killing me I’ve played in every honky tonk for miles around I like to wet my whistle when the lights go down Old Jack Daniels is a friend of mine. Me and Mr Tennessee get on just fine. I’ve been in every kind of drinking den But I couldn’t tell ye where or when for sure All the empty bottles like fallen solders on the floor I used to have a woman who was sweet on me But some things in life.. arent meant to be time can take its toll, as the years went by Like the spirit in the bottle her love run dry.. I’ve been in every kind of drinking den But I couldn’t tell ye where or when for sure All the empty bottles like fallen solders on the floor I need a little something to soften the blows Its the only way to dull the pain a fella knows I haven’t died yet but I’m getting close Lord I’m ready and willin…this living is killing me Lord I’ve had my filling…living is killing me
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Devil in my Wine – written by G D Sweeney There’s a devil in my wine And he keeps telling me all kinds of lies Keep giving in to his wicked sin Sometimes I don’t know why. There’s a monkey on my back Can’t shake it off no matter what I’ve just got myself to blame for it Sometimes I don’t know why. I’ll be fine mother doin time with all my demons here And if I find sister, I got know wine mister Then I’ll just stick to beer. I’ll keep drinking all night long One for sorrow and two for joy Three for a girl who loves this boy Sometimes I don’t know why I’ll be fine mother doin time with all my demons here And if I find sister, I got know wine mister Then I’ll just stick to beer. There’s a devil in my wine And he keeps telling me all kinds of lies Keep giving in to his wicked sin Sometimes I don’t know why.
4.
What’s on her Mind? – written by G D Sweeney It wasn’t so open and shut as you thought The jury came back But the verdict was not One that you might have predicted or ever suspected Harder to face than the burning sun But there’s only one way when a thrill is gone What your mind tries to say Is not worth the paper it’s written on. Under closer inspection I might have noticed what was coming in my direction When you kiss her goodbye Does she pull to the side So the truth she can hide in her eyes Picking the moment to tell you What’s on her mind Going through motions and killing time Both of you here at the scene of the crime Like flowers in a vase Crying out for water and sunlight You slowly unravel Your mind is a blaze Harbouring thoughts of back in the day But you’re a fool to yourself If you think it’s gonna end any other way Under closer inspection I might have noticed what was coming in my direction When you kiss her goodbye Does she pull to the side So the truth she can hide in her eyes Picking the moment to tell you What’s on her mind What’s on her mind What’s on her mind When you kiss her goodbye Does she pull to the side So the truth she can hide in her eyes Picking the moment to tell you
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A little Piece of Home – written by G D Sweeney I couldn’t say what time it was but I knew that I was late You could just tell by the look on the barman’s face Sitting alone on the edge of my seat..i could hear my own heart beat Drinking my beer, and chasing down whiskey neat. I’m so far away but tonight I’m feeling so close Cuz my hearts crying out for a little piece of home. Without a word, or a sound woman sits down. She’s got jet black hair And eyes you could drown in. She asked what took me here to this town and I said. I came over here to earn a few pound and the days turned to years before I looked around While my friends disappeared and all they settled down to wed. Now life’s pretty good, I got a job with a suit and a house up on the hill And the people here treat me like one of their own..but still! When the days at it’s death and theres whiskey on my breath I get a tear of regret, and I dream of that place and the promise I made when I left. I’m so far away but tonight I’m feeling so close Cuz my hearts crying out for a little piece of home. Cuz I’m so far away and you remind me of someone I know I’m scratching around for a little piece of home. Now fate took it’s chance and I asked her to dance and she put down her drink and got close She said…We’ve only just met… and you don’t know me yet… so here goes You see I’m not from this town and i thought I’d come down and drown my sorrows in booze cuz I’m far from my own and the place I call home just like you I’m so far away but tonight won’t you hold me so close and my hearts crying out for a little piece of home. I’m so far away…but tonight I don’t feel alone I feel like I’ve found a little piece of home.
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Old Flames 03:24
Old Flames. – written by G D Sweeney A photo of Rose, from her head to her toes And a smile that could stop the rain She was the picture of bliss Til her marriage to Chris, meant 10 long years in vein. I see an image of Jane…in the summer rain As the water drips down her dress She was the belle of the town But life got her down and now she’s a bit of a mess. Old names that ring a bell Old flames that once burned bright I won’t forget the girls I kissed And never made my bride. There’s a song I hear from time to time That makes me think of Meg She loved to sing and dance a jig But the drink has taken her legs Oh Julie dear, your heart was so pure And thoughts of love, too much Religion was her weakness And she married to the church Old names that ring a bell Old flames that once burned bright I won’t forget the girls I kissed And never made my bride. Sarah was the fairest brunette You’ve ever seen up close To my surprise now, she’s twice the size But I’ll remember her, just how she was. I held a candle for Mary Jane It was an everlasting flame But the fire blew out, in the middle of the night When she called out some other guy’s name. Old names that ring a bell And Old flames that once burned bright I won’t forget the girls I kissed and never made my bride.
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Secrets and Lies – written by G D Sweeney In the middle of the night ..she cried out some others guys name When the morning had arrived ..I said ..hey honey what’s your game She said I don’t know why ..your worried ..my heart is yours for keeps Buts theres something not right …When I heard her talking in her sleep. Oh the Secrets and Lies. The fleeting moments that you share. Undercover of the night..but you had better beware. The truth burns like fire..and leaves a trail everywhere. Someday the weight of your crimes…will get too heavy to bare. I heard her talking on the phone.. to someone. I could hear it in her voice. Speaking in hushed tones.. all quiet. Trying not to make much noise. I asked her who was on the line? ..She said it was… a friend from outta town” He was just ..dying to tell me.. about a girl that he’s just found. Oh the Secrets and Lies. The fleeting moments that you share. Under the cover of the night..but you had better beware. The truth burns like fire..and leaves a trail everywhere. Someday the weight of your crimes…will get too heavy to bare. I found a letter last night.. that might just.. explain what’s goin on. It was addressed to wife.. and it said “Honey it wont be long” Til you are in my arms.. and we can.. start a brand new dawn. So I guess I was right.. about one thing.. you.really done me wrong. Oh the Secrets and Lies. The fleeting moments that you share. Under the cover of the night..but you had better beware. The truth burns like fire..and leaves a trail everywhere. Someday the weight of your crimes…will get too heavy to bare.
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Davy Jone’s Lock-In – written by G D Sweeney You won’t be coming home tonight You worked up a heavy appetite You won’t be satisfied until this feeling dies Nothing else will do Until it’s got a hold over you You’re like a train that’s going to crash Temptation is getting all to much The lights are turning red But there’s something in your head A switch to overload The light s are on but nobody is home His ship has run a ground Compass madly spinning round Captain nowhere to be found He’s lost in heavy seas Showers mainly good at first Driven by a raging thirst He drank until the clouds had burst their seams. Hands slowly ticking on the clock Here comes a little after shock You had a lot of fun But your race has all been run You find a place to hide He won’t be seen again for quite some time His ship has run a ground Compass madly spinning round Captain nowhere to be found He’s lost in heavy seas Showers mainly good at first Driven by a raging thirst He drank until the clouds had burst their seams. Davy Jone’s Lock in Nobody could stop him Sinking to the bottom of the sea.
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Me and Mr Tennessee – Written By G D Sweeney I never saw it comin though I knew there was something wrong ,the way she shifted in her seat She didn’t even care to look me in the eye, when she told me that she was leaving me. She even took the diamond ring that I bought and hocked it for a hundred bucks or so told me that she never liked it anyway before she left me drinking on my own Me and Mr Tennessee…the perfect drinking partner when you’re down There’ll never be a better man to help you to forget in this whole town Just me…and Mr Tennessee.. he’ll take the bitter taste of tears away With every little swallow he’ll take away your sorrow and your pain The barman saw… that I was out of luck.. and asked me who the lady was that left? About an hour ago or so she used to be my wife.. but now she just some body that I met. He said..i thought I recognized her face , she was in the bar about a week ago I’m not a kiss and teller but ..she was with a fella and I thought you might like to know Me and Mr Tennessee…the perfect drinking partner when you’re down There’ll never be a better man to help you to forget in this whole town Just me…and Mr Tennessee.. he’ll take the bitter taste of tears away With every little swallow he’ll take away your sorrow and your pain If I ever see the man who took away my wife, I wanna know what he’s got that i aint I guess that he’s got… some bod y to share his love, while i ’ve got some bod y to share my pain. So I called my woman on the telephone, I had to get a few things off my chest I said I cant forgive ye.. but a friend of mine is helping me forget. Me and Mr Tennessee…the perfect drinking partner when you’re down There’ll never be a better man to help you to forget in this whole town Just me…and Mr Tennessee.. he’ll take the bitter taste of tears away With every little swallow he’ll take away your sorrow and your pain
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Bound for Glory – written by G D Sweeney I heard you say don’t ever lay your best hand down til it comes the day You make your move, but if you lose, there’s much at stake, and a price to pay But this train is bound for glory There’s no room for doubt But this train is bound for glory And it’s moving out I might as well enjoy the ride Coz we’re only here til the good Lord decides What becomes of this sinning man I lost my way but I found it again I’ve seen every chance that luck could find But now it’s lost to history and mind I’m all fired up with my wheels of steel My engine roars like a baby squeals This train is bound for glory There’s no room for doubt But this train is bound for glory And it’s moving out This train is bound for glory There’s no room for doubt But this train is bound for glory And it’s moving out
11.
Country Moon 04:39
Country Moon – Written by G D Sweeney County Moon.. never too far from my mind When darkness comes..you’re the one still shining a light Not a sound for miles around..nobody in sight A guardian watch down from the skies Country Moon I don’t know why I’m feelin The way that I do whenever you shine your light Country Moon This pull on my heart is heavy And it..leads me to you everytime. County Moon.. I thought I knew what made me smile A city slave, I once craved, the constant grind But now I’ve seen what it means when your’e swept away by the tide That part of me that will always be searching for your light Country Moon I don’t know why I’m feelin The way that I do whenever you shine your light Country Moon This pull on my heart is heavy And it..leads me to you everytime. All the promises I was hearing never brought me any nearer All the dreams that I was chasing, got old and torn until they faded And all this time I’m crying out for you…country moon Country Moon I don’t know why I’m feelin The way that I do whenever you shine your light Country Moon This pull on my heart is heavy And it..leads me to you everytime. Country Moon I need you to help me decide Your melody is calling me to make up my mind The time has come to settle down, and leave this life behind Country moon you’ve changed my tune, like the turning of the tide.

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‘The Truth About Lies’, is a collection of eleven songs that illustrate how people tangle themselves up in a web of their own deceit.
A Celtic-Country style fusion of Country, Bluegrass, and Irish Traditional music subtly woven into cleverly crafted musical tales.

“This blend of transatlantic musical influences wouldn't be out of place among Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions work, but with Sweeney cleverly adding his own modern twist on traditional country music themes such as whiskey and women, loss and finding redemption.” – Leicester Mercury review, April 21, 2015.

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released May 12, 2015

All Words and Music written by G D Sweeney.

G D Sweeney - Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Vocals
David Anderson - Drums
Nick Whitfield - Bass
Andy Price - Keys
Rick Willson - Lead Guitar
Adele McMahon - Fiddle
Toby Kessell - Melodeon
Adrian Blissett - Harmonica
Peter Sloan - Guitar
Martha Bean, Joyce Harris, Sam Harris, Janet Harris - Backing Vocals

Recorded at Tiny Studios, Leicester by Neil Segrott.
Produced by G D Sweeney and Neil Segrott
Mastered at Formation Audio, Notts, by J P Braddock
Album Photography - Darren Paul Photography
Album Design - G D Sweeney

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G D. Sweeney, a singer/songwriter and musician from Ireland who currently lives in London. His music is melodic and lyrically expressive. With a memorable simplicity, his songs depict personalities that you can’t fail to identify with. Guitar-driven, but inspired by his experience and love of the 5–string banjo - Gavin fuses Country, Folk and blues to craft his own roots music. ... more

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