[Intro — Driving Drums, Bass, Handclaps, Tambourine] Ooh-ooh! Go on, tell me another one... [Verse 1] You came home smelling like somebody's perfume Quarter past two with a story rehearsed Said you were helping an old friend with something Funny, you always remember that part first There's a number written down in your pocket Lipstick on your collar, cherry red Baby, you're cute when you're trying to fool me But I know where this little story ends [Pre-Chorus — Building, Handclaps] You've got an answer For everything But your eyes give you away Before you begin [Chorus — Big, Fast, Brass Hits] Lipstick and alibis Sweet little stories and beautiful lies Straighten your collar And look in my eyes You can't cover up Lipstick and alibis Ooh, you're good But you're not that good Lipstick and alibis [Post-Chorus — Brass + Harmonies] Sha-la-la, you gave it away Sha-la-la, what else can you say? [Verse 2] You bought me flowers on Tuesday morning That's when I knew something wasn't quite right You never remember the flowers I like Now you've got roses and you're holding me tight You say, "Darling, you're imagining things" With that innocent look you've practised for years I could make a scene I could throw you out But watching you panic Is much more fun, dear [Pre-Chorus — Building] Keep on talking Take your time Every word you're giving me Adds another lie [Chorus — Full Band] Lipstick and alibis Sweet little stories and beautiful lies Straighten your collar And look in my eyes You can't cover up Lipstick and alibis Ooh, you're good But you're not that good Lipstick and alibis [Instrumental — Driving Bass, Brass, Handclaps] [Bridge — Playful Call and Response] Was it traffic? (Ooh-ooh!) Was it work? (Mmm-hmm!) Was your telephone "Broken" again? (Oh no!) Was she nobody? Just an old friend? Darling, at least Make the next one interesting! [Drum Fill + Brass Hit] [Final Chorus — Huge, Fast, Layered Harmonies] Lipstick and alibis Sweet little stories and beautiful lies Straighten your collar And look in my eyes You can't cover up Lipstick and alibis Lipstick and alibis You had your fun Now I've made up my mind Keep the flowers and stories I'm keeping my pride You can kiss me goodbye With your lipstick and alibis [Outro — Handclaps, Tambourine, Brass] Sha-la-la, you gave it away Sha-la-la, nothing left to say Ooh, you're good... But you're not that good! [Final Brass Hit]
