Clive Gregson And Christine Collister – This Is The Deal chords
Chords:
Capo: III (Clive uses an open Bm7 shape mostly in this, like a B7 with the second finger taken off so the open D gives the minor third) INTRO: Em – Cma7 - Em – Cma7 – Bm7 – G - Bm7 – G - D – D(C) – D(B) – D(A)Am D Bm7 Em7Now this is the deal, an iron will and nerves of steelAm D Bm7 Em7A silver tongue, a sterling heart, a clear head when the trouble startsAm D Bm7 Em7As love turns to fear she flinches every time he's nearAm D GThe mystery is all too real, this is the dealAm D Bm7 Em7 Here is the catch, a man who's never met his matchAm D Bm7 Em7Swears that might is always right, won't give up without a fightAm D Bm7 Em7Who can't hold his drink, who never even tries to thinkAm D GThe cellar door is off the latch, here is the catchF C Cm G Punch bag or sleeping bag, is there any choiceAm DShe must pay attention when she hears her master's voiceF C Cm GAnd though the kids are sleeping with their fingers in their earsAm DThey recognise their father laughing at their mother's tearsAm D Bm7 Em7 Between the blows, a blackened eye, a bloody noseAm D Bm7 Em7Tries to hold a shaking hand, tries her best to understandAm D Bm7 Em7Between the sheets he makes demands she tries to meetAm D GShe turns the thorn into a rose between the blowsINSTR VERSEF C Cm G No second honeymoon, no seven year itchAm DSpends their anniversaries face down in a ditchF C Cm G No birthday celebrations, no holiday each yearAm DNo ceasefire at Christmas when he drowns himself in beerAm D Bm7 Em7So this is the deal, another day another mealAm D Bm7 Em7Another night sat by the phone, it hurts her less to be aloneAm D Bm7 Em7Is this married life, what does it take to be a wife?Am D GA butterfly tied to a wheel, this is the dealAm D GAn iron will and nerves of steel, this is the dealAm D Em7The mystery is all too real, this is the deal.(Clive Gregson's website is www.clivegregson.com)