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It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie

Fats Waller and His Rhythm

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  • 1926
  • 2:56
  • 114 BPM · C major

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  1. Released on RCA, also The Pretender (Foo Fighters), Sex on Fire (Kings of Leon) and Last Nite (The Strokes)

  2. Part of Ain't Misbehavin', Part 2, also I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter and The Joint Is Jumpin’

Credits

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Written by
Billy Mayhew
Performed by
Al Casey, Arnold Boling, Charles Turner, Fats Waller, Gene Sedric and Herman Autrey
Part of
Ain't Misbehavin', Part 2
Released on
RCA

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  1. 1MusicBrainz It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was performed by Al Casey

    It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was performed by Al Casey

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  2. 2MusicBrainz It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was performed by Arnold Boling

    It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was performed by Arnold Boling

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  3. 3MusicBrainz It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was performed by Charles Turner

    It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was performed by Charles Turner

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  4. 4MusicBrainz It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was performed by Fats Waller

    It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was performed by Fats Waller

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  5. 5MusicBrainz It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was performed by Gene Sedric

    It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was performed by Gene Sedric

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  6. 6MusicBrainz It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was performed by Herman Autrey

    It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was performed by Herman Autrey

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  7. 7MusicBrainz It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was written by Billy Mayhew

    It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was written by Billy Mayhew

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  8. 8MusicBrainz It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie is part of the release Ain't Misbehavin', Part 2

    It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie is part of the release Ain't Misbehavin', Part 2

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  9. 9MusicBrainz RCA is the label of the song It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie

    RCA is the label of the song It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026

  10. 10MusicBrainz It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was released on 1926

    It’s a Sin to Tell a Lie was released on 1926

    MusicBrainz

    MusicBrainz core data (CC0)Retrieved Sep 30, 2026