Almost Persuaded - Lefty Frizzell

Almost Persuaded chords

ALMOST PERSUADED
Recorded by Lefty Frizzell
Transcribed by Stan Smith

Verse: #1
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Last night all alone in a Bar Room.  Met a girl with a drink in her hand.
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She had ruby red lips, coal black hair, and eyes that would tempt any man.

Verse #2
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Then she came and sat down at my table, and as she placed her soft hands in 
mine.
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I found myself wanting to kIss her.  For temp--tation was flowing like wine.

Chorus #1
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And I was almost per--suaded to strip myself of my pride.

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Almost Per--suaded to push my conscience a--side.

Verse #3 (key change)
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Then we danced and she whispered I need you.  Take me a--way from here and be 
my man.
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Then I looked into her eyes and I saw it. The re--flection of my wedding 
band.

Chorus #2
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And I was almost per--suaded to let strange lips lead me on.
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Almost per--suaded but your sweet love made me stop and go home.