"Better To Give Than Deceive" genre: Americana
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	a cheating song with a little brimstone thrown in
	Credits: Words and Music Copyright 2000 by Peter J. Schindelman. All rights reserved.
	Story Behind the Song Written at a Unitarian retreat while retreating from scheduled activities. Though not terribly religious, the atmosphere of the retreat inspired some of the lyrics. I recorded the song on my computer, playing acoustic guitar, Tacoma Papoose guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums, and cello and harpsichord via an electronic keyboard, as well as singing lead and harmony vocals. Lyrics You think each day is a holiday But only for you. You take off from our marriage With who-knows-whom. At first I saw both red and green But now I feel blue 'Cause Ive reached the conclusion That you rented a room. Why all this pussy footing? Cat got your tongue? Cant breathe? Ive put the collar on you. Yes, its out of the bag. The truths better to give than it is to deceive. You dont feel desperation Or need of a reprieve? How can you act so smugly Now youre caught? Dont you know The truths better to give than it is to deceive? Karma says youll pay up later For what you did before, So please remunerate me With a shut door Once you are on the other side. Please enter no more. At best you cheated on me And at worst, youre a whore. A space in Hell awaits you. Thats what I must believe To get me past this misery. So, lest ye forget: The truths better to give than it is to deceive. WORDS AND MUSIC COPYRIGHT 2000 BY PETER J. SCHINDELMAN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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