Malvina Reynolds: Song Lyrics and Poems  

Temptation

Notes: words and music by Malvina Reynolds; copyright 1961 Schroder Music Company, renewed 1989.

Temptation, get away from me,
Temptation, get away from me.
I mean to shine like a little star
Away up there where the good souls are,
Get away from me,
But not too far.

Temptation, get away from me,
Temptation, get away from me.
This worldly sea is tempest tossed,
I know that Jordan must be crossed,
Get away from me--
But don't get lost.

Temptation, get away from me,
Temptation, get away from me.
I've listened to your siren song,
I've learned to know the right from wrong,
Get away from me--
But don't be long.

Malvina Reynolds songbook(s) in which the music to this song appears:
---- Little Boxes and Other Handmade Songs

Malvina Reynolds recording(s) on which this song is performed:
---- [none]