Help Me Make It Through the Night Sammi Smith Words and Music by Kris Kristofferson Peak Billboard Pop Chart position # 8 in 1971 but it was a #1 on the Country chart. Later charted by Gladys Knight and the Pips at #33 in 1972 Take the ribbon from my hair Shake it loose and let it fall Layin' soft against your skin Like the shadow on the wall Come and lay down by ma side Till the early mornin' light All I'm takin' is your time Help me make it through the night I don't care what's right or wrong 'n' I won'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 And it's sad to be alone Help me make it through the night I don't want to be alone Help me make it through the night
