The Truth Is Lying Next to You
Randy Travis · Always & Forver [1987]
Everybody said I'd leave you
They gave us six months to a year
Said our love would just fall prey to
The jukebox, women and the beer
They wanna start those rumours flyin'
They're watchin'for a rendezvous
But if they ever say I'm cheating
They'll be lyin'
The truth is lyin' next to you
(Chorus)
Truth is
I'm gonna be here for a long long time
I'll stay forever or 'til you say goodbye
Don't need no neon moon to make my night shine
If you need some lovin' proof
Just reach out
The truth is lyin' next to you
Over phone lines and back fences
We're the talk of this whole town
They just shake their heads in wonder
They can't believe I'm still around
They can search the backstreets bar-rooms
To see if I'm with someone new
But if they ever say they saw me
They'll be lyin'
The truth is lyin' next to you
(Chorus)
(Repeat Chorus)
They gave us six months to a year
Said our love would just fall prey to
The jukebox, women and the beer
They wanna start those rumours flyin'
They're watchin'for a rendezvous
But if they ever say I'm cheating
They'll be lyin'
The truth is lyin' next to you
(Chorus)
Truth is
I'm gonna be here for a long long time
I'll stay forever or 'til you say goodbye
Don't need no neon moon to make my night shine
If you need some lovin' proof
Just reach out
The truth is lyin' next to you
Over phone lines and back fences
We're the talk of this whole town
They just shake their heads in wonder
They can't believe I'm still around
They can search the backstreets bar-rooms
To see if I'm with someone new
But if they ever say they saw me
They'll be lyin'
The truth is lyin' next to you
(Chorus)
(Repeat Chorus)
The Truth Is Lying Next to You
Randy Travis delivers a heartfelt country ballad on the 1987 album Always & Forver, exploring themes of betrayal and emotional vulnerability. The track exemplifies his signature style, blending acoustic guitar with a resonant vocal delivery that became a hallmark of his career during the late 1980s. As a staple of his discography, the song reflects the genre's tradition of storytelling through personal narrative, resonating deeply with audiences who connect with the pain of broken trust. Its enduring presence in his greatest hits collections underscores its status as a defining recording that captured the essence of Travis's early work and solidified his reputation as a master of the heartland sound.