No One to Blame

by Anita Baker

From the album: Compositions

Track 6 of 9 on Compositions (1990).

Duration: 4:42

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Lyrics for No One to Blame

Yes, I've been around and I watch you, baby I know you're the one And I see you and I cry inside, baby The moment has come But I, I try to hide what I'm feeling, baby Don't want you to know It's a feeling so deep in my heart, baby I can't let it go, yes No one to blame If I miss this, 'sho would be shame No one to blame, baby 'Sho is a shame There ain't no reason to doubt me, baby You know I don't lie And I tell you from deep in my heart, baby I'm willin' to try, yes I am 'Cause this ain't no game that I'm playing, baby Our love is for real And I tell you I know that it's strong I know what I feel, yes No one to blame, baby If I miss this, 'sho would be shame No one to blame, darlin' I miss this, 'sho is a shame No one to blame, baby 'Sho is a shame My baby, life offers no prize No guarantees, baby, for missed opportunitites And I won't let you walk by I've got to try, tellin' you I know it's right It's the truth, don't you lie, baby, yes You know that I tried to resist you, baby But I'm losin' my fight I mean this, I really do mean this, baby You know that I'll tell you no lies 'Cause this ain't no game that I'm playing, baby This thang is for real And I want you to know that it's strong I know what I feel No one to blame, baby I don't want to miss this Now you know I don't, baby Be a crying shame Oh, if I can't, if I can't call your name In the midnight hour, baby

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  2. Perfect Love Affair
  3. Whatever It Takes
  4. Soul Inspiration
  5. Lonely
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  8. Love You to the Letter
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