Chorus: You've got to hide your love away You've got to hide your love away Oh, that lyin' eyes Are gonna tell on you
The song features a distinctive guitar riff and a memorable vocal performance by Don Henley. The song was a hit single for the Eagles, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Eagles "Lyin' Eyes" with Lyrics
Verse 1: In a dusty little town, on a quiet street There's a woman with a lot of money and a lot of friends They all seem to like her, they all seem to want her But she gets tired of their flattery, she gets tired of their company Chorus: You've got to hide your love away
Chorus: You've got to hide your love away You've got to hide your love away Oh, that lyin' eyes Are gonna tell on you He has also stated that the song is
Bridge: You can't hide your love away You can't conceal the way you feel You're gonna pay the price, you're gonna wear the blame When you're lyin' in your lover's arms
Don Henley has said that the song was inspired by his own feelings of disconnection and disillusionment in the 1970s. He has also stated that the song is about the tension between the desire for freedom and the need for security.