Lyrics

**Verse 1**
Everybody shook my hand
When they thought I had it made
Called me brother, called me family
While they studied every move I made

They laughed loud at all my stories
Raised a glass and praised my name
But the minute trouble found me
Those friendly faces never looked the same

One man told me, “I’m behind you”
And that much turned out to be true
He was standing right behind me, baby
So I couldn’t see what he would do

**Pre-Chorus**
A kind word don’t mean devotion
And a grin don’t make a friend
Some people only come around you
To find out where your weakness lives

**Chorus**
Watch the smile they wear, baby
It might be hiding something cold
Some hands reach out to greet you
While the other hand takes hold

Watch the smile they wear, darling
Don’t believe each word you hear
The one who laughs the loudest with you
May be the one you need to fear

A smiling face can fool you
Till the damage has been done
So watch the smile they wear, baby
Not everybody is your one

**Verse 2**
I told a friend about my woman
Said I planned to make her mine
He congratulated me that evening
Then called her the very next night

He knew the pressure I was under
Knew my money had gotten tight
Still he spread my private business
Just to make his own life look right

I used to judge folks by their greeting
Now I judge them by what they do
Because loyalty ain’t spoken, baby
It’s proven when the storm comes through

**Pre-Chorus**
Some will praise you in the daylight
Then tear you down when darkness falls
They don’t want to see you broken
They just don’t want you standing tall

**Chorus**
Watch the smile they wear, baby
It might be hiding something cold
Some arms wrap tight around you
Just to measure what you hold

Watch the smile they wear, darling
Don’t let sweet talk calm your doubt
The mouth that promises to protect you
May be the mouth that sells you out

**Bridge**
I’m not telling you stop loving
Or shut everybody outside
But don’t hand over every secret
Just because somebody acts kind

Time will show you who is faithful
Hard days separate the true
A real friend won’t envy your blessings
Or celebrate the pain in you

I learned that lesson the hard way
Paid for wisdom with my trust
Now I keep my circle smaller
Because respect is earned with us

**Final Chorus**
Watch the smile they wear, baby
Some shine brighter when you fall
Some will stand beside your victory
But won’t answer when you call

Watch the smile they wear, darling
Look beyond those polished lies
Truth is carried in their actions
Not the charm inside their eyes

A smiling face can fool you
But the truth won’t stay disguised
So watch the smile they wear, baby
And keep your spirit wise

**Outro**
I still shake hands and show respect
But I don’t mistake that for love
Because everybody standing near you
Ain’t been sent from up above

Watch the smile they wear, baby
Let their actions tell you why
Some faces smile right at you
While betrayal waits behind their eyes.