ALMOST PERSUADED
Recorded by Lefty Frizzell
Transcribed by Stan Smith
Verse: #1
G C G
D
Last night all alone in a Bar Room. Met a girl with a drink in her hand.
G C G
D G
She had ruby red lips, coal black hair, and eyes that would tempt any man.
Verse #2
G C G
D
Then she came and sat down at my table, and as she placed her soft hands in
mine.
G C G
D G
I found myself wanting to kIss her. For temp--tation was flowing like wine.
Chorus #1
G C G D
And I was almost per--suaded to strip myself of my pride.
G C G D G A
Almost Per--suaded to push my conscience a--side.
Verse #3 (key change)
A D
A E
Then we danced and she whispered I need you. Take me a--way from here and be
my man.
A D A
E A
Then I looked into her eyes and I saw it. The re--flection of my wedding
band.
Chorus #2
A D A
E
And I was almost per--suaded to let strange lips lead me on.
A D A E
A
Almost per--suaded but your sweet love made me stop and go home.
