Tell Me It's Not True
Michael Ball · Past & Present - The Very Best Of [2009]
Say it's just a story
Something on the news
Tell me it's not true
Though it's here before me
Say it's just a dream
Say it's just a scene
From an old movie of years ago
From an old movie of Marilyn Monroe
Say it's just some clowns
Two players in the limelight
And bring the curtain down
Say it's just two clowns
Who couldn't get their lines right
Say it's just a show on the radio
That we can turn over and start again
That we can turn over; it's just a game.
Tell me it's not true
Say I only dreamed it
And morning will come soon
Tell me it's not true.
Say you didn't mean it
Say it's just the tale
Say it's just the end
Of an old movie from years ago
From an old movie with Marilyn Monroe.
Tell me it's not true
Say you didn't mean it
Say it's just pretend
Say it's just the end
Of an old movie from years ago
From an old movie with Marilyn Monroe.
Tell me it's not true
Say you didn't mean it
Say it's just pretend
Say it's just the end
Of an old movie from years ago
From an old movie with Marilyn Monroe.
Tell me it's not true
Say you didn't mean it
Say it's just pretend
Say it's just the end
Of an old movie from years ago
From an old movie with Marilyn Monroe.
Tell me it's not true
Say you didn't mean it
Say it's just pretend
Say it's just the end
Of an old movie from years ago
From an old movie with Marilyn Monroe.
Tell me it's not true
Say you didn't mean it
Say it's just pretend
Say it's just the end
Of an old movie from years ago
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Tell Me It's Not True
Michael Ball is a celebrated British tenor known for his powerful vocal delivery and extensive work in musical theatre. His discography features numerous recordings that blend pop sensibilities with the dramatic flair of the West End. Tell Me It's Not True stands as a poignant example of his emotive style, showcasing the rich tone that has defined his career. The track appears on his 2009 compilation, Past & Present - The Very Best Of, which gathers highlights from his solo recordings and stage performances. Ball's ability to convey deep sentiment through his voice has secured his status as a leading figure in contemporary British music. This song reflects the emotional depth characteristic of his broader catalogue, appealing to fans of traditional vocal performance and musical theatre alike.