Love Is Forgiveness

Original North Georgia classic country gospel duet, 97 BPM, male Bubba storyteller lead and unmistakably female Darlene featured second verse and rich gospel duet, Fingerpicked acoustic guitar, gospel piano, harmonica, responsive Hammond B3, upright slap bass, expressive slide guitar or fiddle, organic drums, Fresh melodic motif, full song arrangement, clear lyrics, natural ending, no vocal impersonation

[Intro: distinct original Holler instrumental opening] [Verse 1: Bubba warm mature male] I learned to call it love when I was giving And hoped the world would notice what it cost Then I spoke forgiveness to my father And found a little piece of peace I'd lost [Chorus: Bubba male with Darlene female harmony] Love is forgiveness, mercy in the air Love is seeing people clearly, even there Not demanding they be different Before I lay resentment down Love can grow from one small kindness When the old walls tumble down [Verse 2: Darlene unmistakably female] We talked again without the armor And even found a little common ground I won't claim that every story mends But I thank God for what we found [Bridge: duo trade lines] I can choose an honest boundary Still refuse to nurse the blame Let my heart have room for mercy [Final chorus: full Holler Shakers] Love is forgiveness, mercy in the air Love is seeing people clearly, even there Not demanding they be different Before I lay resentment down Love can grow from one small kindness When the old walls tumble down [Outro: gentle instrumental refrain, clean ending]

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