ONLY THE LEADING ROLE WILL DO
by Ola Belle Reed

I have always held the second place
In heart and love so dear
Waitin' oh so long just to see a trace
A tiny sign that you care
They say that time will heal a broken heart
And I prayed you'd love me too
But I just can't play that second part
Only the leading role will do

You had another love before I came along
How she held you I do not know
I can't fill the shoes of your other love
So for god sakes let me go
They say that time will heal a broken heart
And I prayed you'd love me too
But I just can't play that second part
Only the leading role will do

No, I just can't play that second part
Lord knows I try not to let it show
Either love me now, take me in your heart
Or for god sakes let me go
They say that time will heal a broken heart
And I pray you'd love me too
But I just can't play that second part
Only the leading role will do
Only the leading role will do

Can be found on Rounder Records, Cathy Fink, "The Leading Role", 1985