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Third Rate Romance, Low Rent Rendezvous

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Settin' at a tiny table in a ritzy restaurant, She was starin' at her coffee cup,

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He was tryin' to keep his courage up while 'plying booze.

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The talk was small when they talked at all they both knew what they want.

There was no need to talk about it,

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They were old enough to start without it and keep it smooth.


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She said, "You don't look like my type but I guess you'll do."

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Third rate romance, low rent rendezvous.

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He said, "I'll even tell you that I love you if you want me to."

(Solo 1)

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Third rate romance, low rent rendezvous.

(Solo 2)

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When they left the bar, they got in his car and they drove away.
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He drove to the Family Inn, She didn't even have to pretend she didn't know what for.
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Then he went to the desk and made his request while she waited outside.
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When he came back with the key, she said give it to me and I'll unlock the door.
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                  C#                                  F#m                D 
She kept sayin', "I've never really done this kind of thing before, have you?"

(Solo 1)

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Third rate romance, low rent rendezvous.

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He said, "Yes I have, but only a time or two."

(Solo 1)

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Third rate romance, low rent rendezvous.
Third rate romance, low rent rendezvous.
Third rate romance, low rent rendezvous.