She’s a Negotiator

for Mary

words and music ©1986 by Howard Kranz

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1. I’m the kind of guy who takes what I can get.

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At least I used to be, before I met

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the negotiator; she’s a negotiator.

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2. She talks to both sides, checks the response,

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sees everybody gets something they want.

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She’s a negotiator, she’s a negotiator.

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3. I talked to her; I showed her my act.

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She said, “You’re close, but you’re not exact.”

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She’s a negotiator, she’s a negotiator.

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4. Well, I’m not gonna sit here and suffer;

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I’m gonna make her another offer.

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She’s a negotiator, she’s a negotiator.

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Bridge: I’m gonna try whatever thing can be tried,

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‘cause she’s one woman I want to have on my side.

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5. I’ve got the answer to half of the riddle:

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I’m going to meet her somewhere in the middle.

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She’s a negotiator, she’s a negotiator.

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Bridge 2: So let’s talk! Uh uh!

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Uh huh, Uh huh.