Sweet Temptation

Merle Robert Travis (November 29, 1917 – October 20, 1983) was an American country and Western singer, songwriter, and musician born in Rosewood, Kentucky. His lyrics often discussed the life and exploitation of coal miners. Among his many well-known songs are "Sixteen Tons", "Re-Enlistment Blues" and "Dark as a Dungeon". However, it is his masterful guitar playing and his interpretations of the rich musical traditions of his native Muhlenberg County, Kentucky for which he is best known today. "Travis picking", a syncopated style of finger picking, is named after him. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970 and elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1977. more »

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Sweet temptation, that's what you are to me
That's all you'll always be, it seems
Sweet temptation, you smile and pass me by
But still you occupy my dreams

Now, maybe I've got lots of hidden charms
You'd find if you'd just hold me in your arms
But you're just sweet temptation, a diamond in the rough
You make it awful tough for me

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Sweet temptation, the most delicious peach
Is always out of reach, they say
Sweet temptation, you're just a little flirt
You know you might get hurt that way

Now, someday you may get a big surprise
By someone who will make you realize
That you're just sweet temptation, a diamond in the rough
You make it awful tough for me

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Written by: CLIFF STONE, MERLE TRAVIS

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