[Verse 1]
D7 G C
Last night all alone in a barroom
G D7
Met a girl with a drink in her hand
G C
She had ruby red lips, coal black hair
G D7 G
And eyes that would tempt any man.
[Verse 2]
G C
Then she came and sat down at my table
G D7
And as she placed her soft hands in mine
G C
I found myself wanting to kiss her
G D7 G
For temptation was flowing like wine.
[Verse 3]
G C G D7
And I was almost persuaded to strip myself of my pride
G C G D7 G E7
Almost persuaded to push my conscience aside
A D
Then we danced and she whispered, "I need you,
A E7
Take me away from here and be my man. "
[Verse 4]
A D
Then I looked into her eyes and I saw it
A E7 A E7
The reflection of my wedding band
A D A E7
And I was almost persuaded to let strange lips lead me on
A D A E7 D A
Almost persuaded but your sweet love made me stop and go home.
