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[Verse 1]
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Last night all alone in a barroom, 
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I met a girl with an 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 table 
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and she placed her soft hands in mine.
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Well I found myself wanting to kiss her 
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for temptation was flowing like wine. 
 
[Chorus]
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And I was Almost persuaded to strip myself of my pride. 
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Almost persuaded , To push my conscience aside. 

[Verse 3]
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Then we danced and she whispered, “I need you! 
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Take me home from here and be my man!” 
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Then I looked into her eyes and I saw it, 
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the reflection of my wedding band.  

[Chorus]
          E          A        E                  B7
And I was Almost persuaded to strip myself of my pride. 
E          A          E       B7         E
Almost persuaded , To push my conscience aside.