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Quid Pro Quo

by Stephen Leigh

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Getting even with someone for a perceived slight or insult is a common enough fantasy, and hey, we’re probably all guilty of at least thinking about doing that. So here’s a fictional tale of a woman getting back at her lover who cheated on her. The cheater’s a true misogynistic jerk, and it’s sung from his point-of-view, so forgive me! As a writer of fiction, I’m used to having my characters say or do something I personally would never say or do—because a writer has to be true to the character. This guy’s emphatically NOT me, honest!

I'll also be honest and say that Denise really dislikes this song because of the attitude of the narrator. Can't say I entirely blame her, but...

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Quid Pro Quo - Stephen Leigh

Little lady, I know you’re messing around
You’re treating this town like it’s your own hunting ground
You’re not worried a bit about your dignity
Strutting that way is so petite bourgeoisie

CHORUS:
You’re just trying to hurt me
It’s my fault I know
I slept around now you’re
Giving me quid pro quo

If I could, I’d take it all back, now that’s the truth
A lousy night between the sheets with lust and Absolut
She wasn’t that pretty, she wasn’t that good, she wasn’t that much
It’s just my libido turned out to be a soft touch

REPEAT CHORUS You’re just trying to hurt me....

SOLO: to verse chords & chorus

Turnabout it is fair play, I suppose that’s what you’d say
You’ll show me just how much you can enjoy a quick roll in the hay
You’ll hurt me with your body as I hurt you with mine
Mutual betrayal is our demarcation line

REPEAT CHORUS You’re just trying to hurt me...

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released October 26, 2022
Vocals, guitars, and bass by Stephen Leigh. Drums and percussion by Devon Leigh. Mixed by Brandon Scott Coleman. Photo of wedding ring and hand by Steve.

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Stephen Leigh Cincinnati, Ohio

I've been playing music since the late 1960's (damn, I'm OLD!) in various groups in and around the Greater Cincinnati area. I'm a vocalist who plays guitar and bass (we'll skip the time I fronted a wedding band as the singer).

Gear: Eastman E10D, Eastman E20D, Eastman E6D-TC Ltd, Roscoe 5-string LG3005 bass, (fretless)

Photo: Guy Allen
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