My Lyin' Eyes (Poem or song)

My Lyin’ Eyes

By Bill Hines

I’ve never been any good at lyin’,

Even though I keep on tryin’,

My eyes won’t lie, even for a game,

Fear about lyin’ is a dreadful pain.

It’s just a game that we are playing,

But my face won’t remain the same,

Just a game of legalized lyin’,

I can only play the hand that’s mine.

I can only play the cards in my hand,

The other players understand,

I can’t resist the urge to fold,

I can only play the cards I hold.

Though the rules of the game are fair,

I can’t do it and I don’t care,

It’s not in me to be that bold,

I can only play the hand I hold.

Rather be me, I’d rather be free,

I’d rather bet on things I can see,

Rather hold on to the ones so dear,

And just pass on the thrill of fear.