Capo
2
Difficulty
Intermediate
Rate for accuracy
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3/4 Waltz
β« Intro:
D | A7 | D | :
β« Verse 1:
D G
Last night all alone in a barroom,
G D A7
I met a girl with an drink in her hand.
A7 D G
She had ruby red lips, coal black hair
G D A7 D A7
and eyes that would tempt any man.
β« Verse 2:
D G
Then she came and sat down at my table
D A7
and she placed her soft hands in mine.
A7 D G
Well I found myself wanting to kiss her
D A7 D A7
for temptation was flowing like wine.
β« Chorus:
D G D A7
And I was Almost persuaded to strip myself of my pride.
D G D A7 D
Almost persuaded , To push my conscience aside.
(Walk up to key of A (Low E: 2 - 4 - 6 - Bmajor))
β« Verse 3:
A D
Then we danced and he whispered, βI need you!
D A E7
Let me take you away from here and I'll be your man!"
E7 A D
Then I looked into his eyes and I saw it,
A E7 A E7
the reflection of my wedding band.
β« Chorus:
A D A E7
And I was Almost persuaded to let strange lips lead me home.
A D A E7 A
Almost persuaded , but your sweet love made me stop and go home
A D A E7 A
Almost persuaded , but your sweet love made me stop and go home
Song History
Published: March 23, 2024
Last Updated: September 10, 2025