Reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #8 on the Billboard Country chart. 🏆 Awards & Legacy

A perfect blend of country-rock and soft pop, it became a major crossover hit.

Features "sobbing" pedal steel and acoustic guitars that emphasize the melancholy tone.

The duo immediately began sketching lyrics on cocktail napkins to capture the scene. 🎸 Composition & Style

Don Henley and Glenn Frey were at Dan Tana’s , a popular Los Angeles bar, when they spotted a beautiful young woman with a much older, wealthy man.

Glenn Frey provides the plaintive, melodic lead.

Observing her unhappy expression, Frey remarked, "Look at her, she can't even hide those lyin' eyes".

Released in 1975, "Lyin' Eyes" is one of the Eagles' most celebrated narrative ballads, known for its cinematic storytelling and signature vocal harmonies. 📖 The Story Behind the Song