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Told a story in song (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lied

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'told a story' is the first definition.
(telling stories can mean lying)

'song' is the second definition.
(type of German song)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for lied that I've seen before include "was responsible for terminological inexactitude" , "conveyed a false impression" , "German Romantic song" , "Was economical with the truth" , "Told fibs - German song" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Guardian.
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