Third Rate Romance(Keyboard chords)

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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.' 

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Third rate romance, low rent rendezvous. 


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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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She kept sayin', 'I've never really done this kind of thing before, have you?' 

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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.' 



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

Written by Russell Smith