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[Verse 1]
AmWhat happens when the foundation of a relationship is gDmuilt? not lE7ove?
ObligatiAon, Dmpromises lead to reseEntment
I could lEove you if onDly it would sGtop your EweepAing, and start your smEiliAng
But is that lE7ove?
ObligatiAon, Dmpromises lead to expeEctAations
which lDmead E7to resentmAment
[Verse 2]
AmWhat happens when the foundation of a sexual encounter is gDmuilt? not desE7ire?
ObligatiAon, Dmpromises lead to resEentment
I'd let you tEouch me if oDnly it would sGtop your pEushiAng, and get you leEaviAng
Is that desiE7re?
ObligatioAn, Dmpromises lead to expEectatiAons
which lDmead E7to resentmAment
[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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Obligation

by Cécile McLorin Salvant

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[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

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

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

A Dm E A

Dm E7 Am

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