PLAY FOR KEEPS Viral Intro (Beat building, minimal piano) You said we played for keeps… So why you playing with me? (Beat drops.) Verse 1 You said forever had my name on it Said you saw a ring with my hand on it Talked about a house and a family Like you already planned on it Told me I was different, I was solid Said I never played when it came to you, I was all in Through the charges, through the court dates When you didn’t have it, I said “we straight” Late nights by those county lights Whole world judging from the outside They could say whatever they want I was standing right by your side Pre-Chorus We said we’d talk when it got hard No running, no falling apart But when I told you what was hurting me You said I was doing too much I wasn’t nagging, I was scared I just needed you there When it got heavy, you pulled away And that’s what hurts the worst Chorus (Big, memorable) What about us playing for keeps? Talking marriage in our sleep You said I was your everything Now you barely speak to me I’m still yours, don’t you see? Ain’t nobody loving you like me If we played for keeps Then fight for me Don’t love me halfway Don’t leave me incomplete If we played for keeps… Then keep me. Verse 2 You stepped into my world Like you were ready for the weight Spoke on being there for my babies Like you were building something great And I believed you I let you in Defended you every time When they questioned where we’d been Long distance, catching flights Even when they didn’t land When life would pull you off track I still reached for your hand Never shamed you, never blamed you Even when it wasn’t easy But when the pressure hit our love You made it look like you didn’t need me Posting like you good Showing up for everyone else But the one who held you down You put back on the shelf Pre-Chorus 2 I don’t wanna fight, I wanna build I don’t wanna beg for something real You said forever, you said my name So why we acting like it changed? Chorus (Full production, stacked vocals) What about us playing for keeps? Talking marriage in our sleep You said I was your ride or die Now I’m crying just to sleep I’m still yours, that’s the truth After everything we been through If we played for keeps Then fight for me Don’t love me halfway Don’t leave me incomplete If we played for keeps… Then keep me. ⸻ Bridge (Emotional peak) Look at me I’m still right here Through every storm Through every fear Three years don’t disappear Like they meant nothing I gave you loyalty Without conditions If you still love me Say it If you still want me Claim it Don’t let forever Be something We almost had. (Music drops.) Final Chorus (Hopeful + powerful) What about us playing for keeps? Baby, that was deep You said I was the only one Who never let you leave I’m still yours If you’re still mine Don’t let pride Waste our time If we played for keeps Then fight for me Don’t love me halfway Come home to me If we played for keeps… Then

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