I’ve Come Awful Close

Well never once have I cheated on my baby

I’m a traveling man I go from coast to coast

Now everywhere from San Diego to New York City

I never done you wrong but I’ve come awful close

Well I met a little peach when I was in Columbus Georgia

Sitting in the booth next to mine in a little cafe

All that I did was just buy her a cup of coffee

I had a heck of a time but I pulled myself away

I’ve come awful close nearly almost

Heaven knows I’ve come awful close

Well I pulled into an all night stop in Albuquerque

Where a cute little waitress brought me my ham and rye

She winkled and said I get off at seven thirty

Well I might have stayed but I told that gal goodbye

So honey don’t you worry about your daddy

Just scramble my eggs and don’t you burn my toast

I’m rolling now I should make it home by Friday

Lots of guys would have done it but I’ve just come close

I’ve come awful close nearly almost

Heaven knows I’ve come awful close