Dues

[Guitar, accordion, passionate violin] We argued, we fought, we injured each other, battering with bludgeons of words in our turn. She caused me pain, while I struck at her heart. amendments in vain, I'd done my foul part. [chorus, hopeful, multiple singers in synch, male lead,] But friendship is more, than paying your dues, when you forget, to count what you lose. We all have bad days, and run short on fuse, but give your friend grace, and put down the booze. [female voice, southern accent, violin softens, keyboard slows, intensity builds] Again and again, he abrades me so, we lose it and shout til' we can't anymore. Tears on both sides, and pride, it shatters, and reminds me of the things in life, that truly matter. And he's still here with me, so I know that he cares. The mark of loss, is a mark we both bare. [chorus, hopeful, multiple singers in synch, female lead,] But friendship is more, than paying your dues, when you forget, to count what you lose. We all have bad days, and run short on fuse, but give your friend grace, and put down the booze. [passionate, singing, male lead,] I breath and I sit and I look her in the eyes. . . She smiles a bit and tension starts to die, I open my arms, she accepts and starts to cry, In our embrace, the old things go and good things rise. Unspoken grace, a blessing given from the sky. [chorus, hopeful, multiple singers in synch, female lead,] But friendship is more, than paying your dues, when you forget, to count what you lose. We all have bad days, and run short on fuse, but give your friend grace, and put down the booze. I love you.