Elton John

Songwriter: Bernie Taupin Elton John

[Synth intro]
Hey, there

[Verse 1]
I see you tempt the night
I see you take a bite
You can tell me you were home
But the camera never lies

You walk out in disguise
To pull the wool over my eyes
You play me for a fool
To believe your alibis

[Chorus 1]
And you can count on being safe as houses
Underestimate my eyes
But you can't argue with the image
The camera never lies

There's no distance put between us
Safe enough for you to hide
I'm watching all of your secrets
The camera never lies

[Short piano solo: Elton John]

[Verse 2]
I recommend first prize
For acting so surprised
For acting like you love me
The camera never lies

I'll take my wounded pride
I'll take it on the chin
Your profile fills the frame
How good you look on film

[Chorus 2]
And you can count on being safe as houses
Underestimate my eyes
But you can't argue with the image
The camera never lies

There's no distance put between us
Safe enough for you to hide
I'm watching all of your secrets
The camera never lies

[Short piano solo: Elton John]

[Bridge]
Smoke screens and sweet deceiving
Replace the face of trust
The shutter falls each time you meet him
(Ooh)
A negative becomes my plus
(Aah)

[Chorus 3]
And you can count on being safe as houses
Underestimate my eyes
But you can't argue with the image
The camera never lies

There's no distance put between us
Safe enough for you to hide
I'm watching all of your secrets
The camera never lies

[Chorus repeats]
I'm watching all of your secrets
The camera never lies

[Short piano solo]

I'm watching all of your secrets
The camera never lies

[Synth hook]

I'm watching all of your secrets
Oh! The camera never lies

Elton John is a British singer, pianist and composer whose unique blend of pop and rock styles turned him into one of the biggest music icons of the 20th century. Elton has sold more than 250 million albums, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever.

He excelled in music from a young age, attending the prestigious Academy of Music on a scholarship at just eleven years old. In 1970 he released his first self-titled album, making him a huge international star.

Some of his most famous hits include “Crocodile Rock”, “Philadelphia Freedom” and “Take the Long Way Home”.

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