The Isley Brothers - Behind A Painted Smile Lyrics

The Isley Brothers Lyrics

"Behind A Painted Smile"

Whenever you're near I hide my tears
Behind a painted smile
You can't imagine the tears and sorrow
Behind a painted smile

My life's a masquerade
A world of let's pretend, dear
Since you took your love
Pretending never ends, dear

But I can't let you know
That I still need you so, no

(Darling I hide the tears that I cry)
Whenever you're near I hide my tears
Behind a painted smile
You can't imagine the tears and sorrow
Behind a painted smile

I can't let you see
All the tears I'm crying
You would pity me
That would be like dying

If I can't have your love
I don't need your sympathy

(Darling I hide the tears that I cry)
Whenever you're near I hide my tears
Behind a painted smile
You can't imagine the tears and sorrow
Behind a painted smile

My life is a masquerade
Since you took your love away

Whenever you're near I hide my tears
I just can't let you see
How much you hurting me

Whenever you're near I hide my tears
Behind a painted smile

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Writer(s): Beatrice Verdi, Ivy Jo Hunter

album: "Soul On The Rocks" (1967)

The Isley Brothers - Soul On The Rocks album cover

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That's The Way Love Is

Whispers (Gettin' Louder)

Tell Me It's Just A Rumor Baby

One Too Many Heartaches

It's Out Of The Question

Why When Love Is Gone

Save Me From This Misery

Little Miss Sweetness

Good Things

Catching Up On Time

Behind A Painted Smile

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"Behind A Painted Smile" lyrics

The Isley Brothers Lyrics