Almost Persuaded

(альбом: Very Special Love Songs - 1974)

Last night all alone in a barroom
Met a girl with a drink in her hand
She had ruby red lips, coal black hair
And eyes that would tempt any man
Then she came and sat down at my table
And as she placed her soft hands in mine
I found myself wanting to kiss her
For temptation was flowing like wine

And I was almost persuaded to strip myself of my pride
Almost persuaded to push my conscience aside
Then we danced and she whispered, "I need you!"
"Take me away from here and be my man"
Then I looked into her eyes and I saw it

The reflection of my wedding band
And I was almost persuaded to let strange lips lead me on
Almost persuaded but your sweet love made me stop and go home

Last night all alone in a barroom
Met a guy with a drink in his hand
He had bay blue eyes, coal black hair
And a smile that a girl understands
Then he came and sat down at my table
And as he placed his hands over mine
I found my self wanting to kiss him
For temptation was flowing like wine

And I was almost persuaded to strip myself of my pride
Almost persuaded to push my conscience aside
Then we danced and he whispered, "I need you!"
"Let me take you away and be your man"
Then I looked into his eyes and I saw it

The reflection of my wedding band
And I was almost persuaded to let strange lips lead me on
Almost persuaded but your sweet love made me stop and go home