Key: Eb major
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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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
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any man.
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Then she came and sat down at my table,
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I found myself wanting
to kiss her
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For temptation was flowing like wine.
Verse 2
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And I was almost persuaded
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to strip myself of my pride.
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Al most persuaded to push my
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conscience aside.
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Then we danced and she whispered,
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"I need you!"
"Take me away from
Verse 3
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The reflection of my wedding band.
And I was almost persuaded to
Almost persuaded but your sweet love
made me stop and go home.
Verse 4
He had bay blue eyes, coal black hair
And a smile that a girl understands.
And as he placed his hands over mine,
I found my self wanting to kiss
him
For temptation was flowing
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like wine.
Verse 5
And I was almost persuaded to strip myself of my pride.
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Almost persuaded to push
my conscience aside.
Then we danced and he whispered, "I
need you!"
be your man."
Then I looked into
his eyes and I saw it:
Verse 6
And I was almost persuaded
to let strange lips lead me on.
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love made me stop and go home.
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