Don't Believe a Word

This article is about the 1995 song by indie rock band Ivy. For the 1976 hit song by Thin Lizzy, see Johnny the Fox.

"Don't Believe a Word" is a song by American indie rock band Ivy. It was released in 1995 as the second single from the band's debut studio album, Realistic.

"Don't Believe a Word"
Single by Ivy
from the album Realistic
B-side	"By Myself" "An Ordinary"
Released	1995
Recorded	1994
Genre	Indie pop
Length	2:48
Label	Seed Records
Songwriter(s)	Dominique Durand Adam Schlesinger Andy Chase
Producer(s)	Kurt Ralske
Ivy singles chronology
"Get Enough" (1994) "Don't Believe a Word" (1995) "I Hate December" (1996)

The track was released in several different packages, including as a CD single that included two B-side 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

1. "Don't Believe a Word" – 2:49
2. "By Myself" – 3:15
3. "An Ordinary" – 1:46

• United States 7" single

1. "Don't Believe a Word" – 2:47
2. "By Myself" – 3:14

• United States Maxi single

1. "Don't Believe a Word" – 2:47
2. "By Myself" – 3:14
3. "An Ordinary" – 1:45

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United States	1995	CD single	Seed Records
United States		CD promotional single
United States		7" single
United States		Maxi single