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Who'll Be the First

by Rick Paul

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When you're not yet ready to admit a relationship is over...

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WHO'LL BE THE FIRST
words and music by Michael J. Parker and Rick Paul

She doesn't cry herself to sleep
He doesn't lie awake and wonder what to say
She doesn't wake up with a smile, to a soft kiss from his lips
They're both past the point of those charades

There's no love, and there's no hate
Just indifference; he hardly speaks at all
And that spark that use to show up in her eyes
Is locked away in photos on the wall

No one needs to say, "I'm sorry"
"I love you," would only be a lie
They know the time is near, but neither knows
Who'll be the first
Who'll be the first to say goodbye

They stood up before God
Vowed to love and honor and obey
But somewhere along the way, those feelings fell apart
Now they wear their rings like shackles they can't break

No one needs to say, "I'm sorry"
"I love you," would only be a lie
They know the time is near, but neither knows
Who'll be the first
Who'll be the first to say goodbye

He doesn't want to be the bad guy
She doesn't like to be alone
Maybe in the morning it'll all be clear
But now the night is comin' on

No one needs to say, "I'm sorry"
"I love you," would only be a lie
They know the time is near, but neither knows
Who'll be the first
Who'll be the first to say goodbye

She doesn't cry herself to sleep
He doesn't lie awake and wonder what to say

© 2008, 2021 Michael J. Parker (BMI)/Closet Cowboy Music (ASCAP)
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released July 9, 2021
Performed, produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Rick Paul. Cover artwork by Rick Paul.

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Rick Paul Laguna Hills, California

Rick Paul's songs combine memorable pop/rock and country melodies with mature, often thought provoking, lyrics on life and love. His singing has drawn comparisons to Dan Hill, Randy Newman, and Neil Young, while his piano playing is most frequently compared to Rick’s biggest musical influence, Elton John. Rick performs frequently in Orange County, California. ... more

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