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Obligation - Cécile Mclorin Salvant Chords

Chords: Am, Dm, E7, A, E, D, G

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Genre: jazz, vocal jazz, bebop


[Verse 1]
Am Dm E7
What happens when the foundation of a relationship is guilt? not love?
A Dm E
Obligation, promises lead to resentment
E D G E A E A
I could love you if only it would stop your weeping, and start your smiling
E7
But is that love?
A Dm E A
Obligation, promises lead to expectations
Dm E7 Am
which lead to resentment

[Verse 2]
Am Dm E7
What happens when the foundation of a sexual encounter is guilt? not desire?
A Dm E
Obligation, promises lead to resentment
E D G E A E A
I'd let you touch me if only it would stop your pushing, and get you leaving
E7
Is that desire?
A Dm E A
Obligation, promises lead to expectations
Dm E7 Am
which lead to resentment

[Instrumental outro]
Am Dm E7
A Dm E
E D G E A E A
E7
A Dm E A
Dm E7 Am

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