Told tales (4)
(Other definitions for tattled that I've seen before include "Divulge secrets" , "Gossiped" , "Chattered idly revealing information" .)
'told tales' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for lied that I've seen before include "Made up a story" , "Told stories" , "piece of music" , "gave a false impression" , "Stated falsely" .)