Almost Persuaded

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    Last night all alone in a 
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barroom
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Met a girl with a drink in her hand
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She had ruby red lips, coal black 
hair
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And eyes that would tempt any man.


[Verse 2]

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Then she came and sat down at my 
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table
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And as she placed her soft hands in
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 mine
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I found myself wanting to kiss her
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For temptation was flowing like 
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wine.


[Verse 3]

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And I was almost persuaded to 
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strip myself of my pride
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Almost persuaded to push my 
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conscience aside
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Then we danced and she whispered, 
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"I need you,
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Take me away from here and be my 
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man. "


[Verse 4]

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Then I looked into her eyes and I 
saw it
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The reflection of my wedding band
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And I was almost persuaded to let
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 strange lips lead me on
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Almost persuaded but your sweet 
           E7            D    A
love made me stop and go home.