"Don't Believe a Word" is a song by

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. It was released in 1995 as the second single from the band's debut

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, '' Realistic''. The track was released in several different packages, including as a CD single that included two

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tracks, and as a promotional single that featured an A-side track and an acoustic remix of the single. B-side "An Ordinary" is listed as same on the actual releases, although it has also been titled "An Ordinary Man" on a band lyrics page.

Track listings and formats

*United States CD single # "Don't Believe a Word" – 2:49 # "By Myself" – 3:15 # "An Ordinary" – 1:46 *United States 7" single # "Don't Believe a Word" – 2:47 # "By Myself" – 3:14 *United States Maxi single # "Don't Believe a Word" – 2:47 # "By Myself" – 3:14 # "An Ordinary" – 1:45

Release history

References

{{authority control Ivy (band) songs 1995 singles 1994 songs Songs written by Dominique Durand Songs written by Adam Schlesinger Songs written by Andy Chase