Only The Leading Role Will Do chords by Ola Belle Reed

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Verse 1
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I have always
held a second place
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In the heart that I love so dear
Waiting oh so long just to see a trace
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Or a tiny sign that you care
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They say that time will heal a broken heart
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And I prayed that you'd love me too
But I just can't play that second part,
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only the leading role will do.
You had another love before I came along
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How she hurt you, I just don't know
I can't fill the shoes of your other love
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So far, say, let me go
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They say that time will heal a broken heart
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I prayed that you'd love me too
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Oh, but I just can't play that second part,
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only the leading role will do.
No, I just can't play that second part
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Lord knows I've tried not to let it show
Either love me now, take me in your heart,
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or for God's sake, let me go.
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They say that time will heal a broken heart,
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and I pray that you'll love me too.
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Oh, but I just can't play that second part,
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only the leading role will do.