Don't Let Him Know
Prism
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Here we are waking up by the fire light Now you're worried cause it's four a.m. And I'm wonderin' what you're gonna say to him And as problems go I'd say we got one year Do you want to leave Or do you want to get closer Think you might have stayed Just a little too long oh yeah Oh don't let him know don't show him what's in your eyes Don't let him know Does he know about you breaking the rules Does he listen to your lies What's gonna happen when You run out of alibis Is it easy when you're walking out Do you smile as you're leaving If I were you I'd be wondering When he's gonna get even Think you might have stayed Just a little too long oh yeah Oh don't let him know Don't show him what's in your heart Don't let him know, don't let him know Think you might have stayed Just a little too long oh yeah Oh don't let him know Don't show him what's in your eyes Don't let him know Don't show him what's in your heart Don't let him know, don't let him know
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Written by: BRYAN ADAMS, JAMES DOUGLAS VALLANCE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Don't Let Him Know" is a song by Prism, a Canadian rock band that was formed in 1977.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1981, as part of Prism's fourth studio album, called "Small Change."
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Chart Success"Don't Let Him Know" was Prism's most successful song in the United States. It reached number one on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, and number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Songwriters"Don't Let Him Know" was co-written by Bryan Adams, a Canadian singer-songwriter, and Jim Vallance, a musician and songwriter from the same country.
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Notable CoverA cover version of "Don't Let Him Know" was in an episode of the popular TV show "The Sopranos."
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ThemeThe song is about forbidden love and the secrecy that can be involved in such situations.
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Music Style"Don't Let Him Know" is known for its strong rock sound, catchy chorus, and powerful guitar solo.
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Album ReceptionAlthough the "Small Change" album was not as commercially successful as their previous ones, "Don't Let Him Know" stood out as the most notable track.
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CollaborationThe song marks one of the early co-writing efforts of Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance who went on to work extensively together.
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Prism Line-UpThe band line-up for Prism during the recording of "Don't Let Him Know" included Ron Tabak as the lead vocalist, Lindsay Mitchell as the lead guitarist, Rocket Norton as the drummer, John Hall on the keyboard, and Al Harlow on bass.
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