Take the ribbon from your hair

Shake it loose and let it fall

Layin' soft upon my skin

Like the shadows on the wall



Come an' lay down by my side

Till the early mornin' light

All I'm takin' is your time

Help me make it through the night



I don't care who's right or wrong

I don't try to understand

Let the devil take tomorrow

Lord, tonight I need a friend



Yesterday is dead and gone

And tomorrow's out of sight

And it's sad to be alone

Help me make it through the night



Come an' lay down by my side

Till the early mornin' light

All I'm takin' is your time

Help me make it through the night