OFFER I COULDN'T REFUSE
(Bud Reneau / Hal Bynum / Dobie Gray)


Sammi Smith - 1985



I gave back a diamond 
To a man who said he'd lay the whole world at my feet
I gave up a mansion 
When I refused the lonely bed he offered me

But money can't buy feelin's
Like the feelin' that I'm feelin' in a poor man's arms
He didn't promise heaven with a lifetime guarantee
But I knew he meant forever when he made me

An offer I couldn't refuse
A home in his arms where I'll never be lonely
He made it easy to choose when he promised me love
An offer I couldn't refuse

(Instrumental Break)

Sometimes I get to dreamin'
When an old friend dressed in mink and satin happens by
But the dream that keeps me goin'
Is knowin' how he's gonna make me feel tonight

And all those other treasures
I traded to be treasured by this simple man
He didn't promise heaven with a lifetime guarantee
But I knew he meant forever when he made me

An offer I couldn't refuse
A home in his arms where I'll never be lonely
He made it easy to choose when he promised me love
You know he made me an offer I couldn't refuse
A home in his arms where I'll never be lonely
He made it easy to choose ..... FADE



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - March 2018)