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The First Move

In romance and in war
It’s good to be the first to score
In combat and in love
The first move is what I dream of

It’s so disarming, yes I find
To make the first move every time

A filibuster just delays
To be a tease should be a phase
Better write a bill to pass
Or make a move and make it fast

It’s so alarming, but I find
The first move works every time

You never know the result
A hug and kiss, a new insult
But you’ll never have to guess
What might have been, not unless

Afraid of harming even a fly
You let the first move pass you by

It’s so disarming, but I find
The first move works every time
It’s so alarming, but I find
The first move works on your mind

A shield can only just defend
But enemies come back again
So draw that pistol from the hip
And form the words and purse your lips

It’s so disarming, Oooo yes I find
To make the first move every time

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from Arches & Pathways by John Davis & Dennis Callaci, released December 4, 2020
Drums, lyrics, lead vocals, trashy pseudo psaltry and percussion by John
Backing vocals acoustic guitar and tambourine by Dennis

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John Davis & The Cicadas Durham, North Carolina

John Davis is a musician who works solo, with Folk Implosion, with a backing band called the Cicadas, and with Dennis Callaci. He also works on defending and transforming public education as a teacher - organizer with the Durham Association of Educators. ... more

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