Almost Persuaded
               David Houston

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Last night, all  in a bar  room
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Met a girl with a 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.


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Then she came and sat down at my table
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And as she placed her soft hand in mine
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I found myself wanting to kiss her
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For temp-tation was flowing like wine. 


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And I was al-most per-suaded
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To strip myself of my pride
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Al-most per-suaded
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To push my conscience a-side. 



CHANGE TO A:


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Then we danced and she whispered, "I need you!
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Take me a-way 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 re-flection of my wedding band. 


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And I was al-most per-suaded
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to let strange lips lead me on
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al-most per-suaded
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But your sweet love made me stop and go home.