[Intro] (Drums snap – horns stab – crowd handclaps) Ooooh, yeah! Now I’m gonna tell you somethin’, sugar — And you can’t deny it! [Verse 1] You said you don’t miss me, baby, Said you got somebody new, But every time I walk by your window, I see that shade fall too. You talk that talk so sweet, girl, But your eyes don’t play it cool, You can fool your girlfriends, honey — But I know the golden rule! [Chorus] Ain’t that the truth, baby? Yeah, you know it’s real! Ain’t that the truth, baby? I can tell by the way you feel. You keep sayin’ you don’t want me, But your smile gives you away — Ain’t that the truth, baby? You still love me today! [Verse 2] You said you done with that old love game, You gonna walk a brand-new line, But I heard your mama tell her friends, “You know she still calls him all the time.” You wear that new man’s jacket, But I know who’s on your mind — Yeah, you can change your name, darlin’, But your heart’s still tied to mine! [Bridge – call & response / band breakdown] (Band riff – Eddie preaching) Tell me now! — Ain’t that the truth, baby? Say it loud! — Ain’t that the truth, baby? You can run all night, but you can’t hide that flame, Love’s got your number, and it knows your name! [Instrumental Interlude] (Horns riff – guitar pops – organ rides 8 bars) Ooooh, yeah, let that groove roll! [Verse 3] Now you’re dancin’ close when the lights go low, Tryin’ hard to hide that glow, You can tell your friends it’s over, child, But deep inside we both know. You say I’m gone for good, girl, But that’s just talkin’ loud — ‘Cause every time you see me smilin’, You can’t help but feel so proud! [Chorus – repeat] Ain’t that the truth, baby? Yeah, you know it’s real! Ain’t that the truth, baby? I can tell by the way you feel. You keep sayin’ you don’t want me, But your smile gives you away — Ain’t that the truth, baby? You still love me today! [Outro – ad-libs / band jam] (Audience claps, horns riff) Ha-ha, yeah! You know it’s true, baby! Keep talkin’, but I see through you! Ain’t that the truth, baby — ooooh yeah! (Band hits big final chord – drums roll out)
