The Lady Lies (song)

"The Lady Lies" is a song written by Ralph Rainger and Leo Robin for the 1931 Paramount Pictures film of the same name, The Lady Lies. The film starred Claudette Colbert and Walter Huston. The song, a romantic ballad, became a popular standard following the film's release and was recorded by numerous artists. The lyrics express a resigned acceptance of a woman's deceit and insincerity, suggesting a knowing awareness of her falsehoods but choosing to believe her regardless. While not one of the most enduringly famous songs from the era, it maintains a presence within the Great American Songbook.