Reason to Believe
Rod Stewart · Every Picture Tells a Story
If I listened long enough to you,
I'd find a way to believe that it's all true.
Knowing that you lied, straight-faced, while I cried,
Still I'd look to find a reason to believe.
Someone like you makes it hard to live without somebody else.
Someone like you makes it easy to give, never think about myself.
If I gave you time to change my mind,
I'd find a way just to leave the past behind.
Knowing that you lied, straight-faced, while I cried,
Still I'd look to find a reason to believe.
Someone like you makes it easy to live without somebody else.
Someone like you makes it hard to give, never think about myself.
If I listened long enough to you,
I'd find a way to believe that it's all true.
Knowing that you lied, straight-faced, while I cried
Still I look to find a reason to believe
Still I look to find a reason to believe
Still I look to find a reason to believe...
I'd find a way to believe that it's all true.
Knowing that you lied, straight-faced, while I cried,
Still I'd look to find a reason to believe.
Someone like you makes it hard to live without somebody else.
Someone like you makes it easy to give, never think about myself.
If I gave you time to change my mind,
I'd find a way just to leave the past behind.
Knowing that you lied, straight-faced, while I cried,
Still I'd look to find a reason to believe.
Someone like you makes it easy to live without somebody else.
Someone like you makes it hard to give, never think about myself.
If I listened long enough to you,
I'd find a way to believe that it's all true.
Knowing that you lied, straight-faced, while I cried
Still I look to find a reason to believe
Still I look to find a reason to believe
Still I look to find a reason to believe...
Reason to Believe
Reason to Believe stands as a defining track on Rod Stewart's 1971 masterpiece, Every Picture Tells a Story. The recording captures the artist at a pivotal moment in his transition from rock and roll roots to a more polished, soulful delivery. Written by Stewart alongside his frequent collaborator Ronnie Wood, the song showcases a blend of rock energy and emotional depth that became a hallmark of his early solo career. It remains a staple in his extensive discography, reflecting the confidence and charisma that propelled him to international stardom. The track is celebrated for its driving rhythm and Stewart's distinctive vocal performance, solidifying its place within the classic rock canon.