Compromise

from Prairie Road by Sean E McGowan

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Compromise 16 Sep 2012

What if we throw away everything we've ever worked for and take up something brand new? Is that wrong? What are the forces that compel us to stay or leave? We constantly make compromises day in and day out in our relationships with loved ones, business partners, friends. Are you ready to make a deal with yourself?

lyrics

Am Am/Maj7 Am7 Am6
They say good is the enemy of great
F E A A7
If that is so I will contemplate
Am Am/Maj7 Am7 Am6
That like is the enemy of love
F E A A7
You better believe it when the going gets rough
D7 C#m Bm A Bm C#m
Because you're on your own You might think you're together
D7 C#m Bm E7
But you're on your own When you're trying to get better
Am Am/Maj7 Am7 Am6
What I have is good but with you I'm great
F E A
Perhaps for us though Darling It's too late
F#m Bm F#m
We've made our choices We've made our beds
Dm C#m D
We're hearing voices Rattle in our heads
D7 A Bm
The great mystery The grand what if
E7
Our long history Is no myth
Am Am/Maj7 Am7 Am6 F
So you can keep it that good cuz I'm going for great
F E A
Come ride this train with me honey It's a date
D7 C#m Bm A Bm C#m
But you're on your own - even tho It feels right together
D7 C#m Bm E7
Yeah you're on your own Did you get my letter?
Am Am/Maj7 Am7 Am6
Our great may never overtake our good
F E A E A
So if you would compromise yeah if you would compromise

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from Prairie Road, released July 21, 2018
Produced by Tyler Fortier
Written by Sean Edward McGowan.
2012 Sean McGowan Music (ASCAP)
Sean McGowan - vocals, acoustic guitar
Tyler Fortier: Nashville high strung guitar, electric guitar, keys, tambourine
Masterd by Liquid Mastering

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