Almost Persuaded by Lefty Frizzell
Key: GG | Capo: 0fr |  Left-Handed 

    


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.