ONE FINAL STAND
(C Taylor / G Richey / N Wilson)

as recorded by Tammy Wynette
1974


The love that I used to see
Whenever you looked at me
Just ain't showin'!
I can tell somethin's wrong
And I know before long
You'll be goin'!

And baby, your tender touch,
The one that I loved so much,
Is not there anymore;
Oh I wish we could find
What we had one time
And love like before!

If it's a matter of pride,
Then let's push it aside
And get together,
And if I give to you
Love like you want me to,
Will it matter?

There's so much love in my heart,
Like there's been from the start,
And it's always there for you!
I'll make one final try,
If it don't work for you and I,
Then I'll say goodbye!

Yes, I'll make one final stand
To hold on if I can
To the one I've loved so long!
I'll make one final stand
With my heart in my hand,
'Cause I love you, right or wrong!

But if you choose to go,
Then I want you to know
I've done everything I can!
Though my life may be hell,
Still I wish you well,
I've made one final stand!




(Transcribed by Peter Akers - October 2020)