The Highwaymen Help Me Make It Through the Night song was released on his 1970 album Kristofferson. It was covered later in 1970 by Sammi Smith and her version reached #1 on the country music chart.
Watch The Highwaymen super group performing “Help Me Make It Through The Night” from American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990 and also see the Sammi Smith version and lyrics below.
The Highwaymen Help Me Make It Through the Night Live Performance Video
The Sammi Smith version of this song reached #1 on the Billboard Country Music chart on February 13, 1971. Sammi Smith’s recording (made in May 1970) reached number-one on the U.S. country charts and won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
Sammi Smith Help Me Make it Through the Night
The song’s lyrics are a plea for companionship and comfort in the night, with the narrator asking for someone to help them forget their troubles and make it through the darkness. The opening lines set the tone for the song.
This song was written by Kris Kristofferson.
The Highwaymen Help Me Make It Through the Night Lyrics
Take the ribbon from your hair
Shake it loose and let it fall
Layin’ soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early mornin’ light
All I’m takin’ is your time
Help me make it through the night
I don’t care who’s right or wrong
I don’t try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
‘Cause 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
I don’t care who’s right or wrong
I don’t try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
For 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
I don’t want to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Overall, “Help Me Make It Through the Night” is a powerful ballad that speaks to the human need for companionship and emotional support, especially during difficult times. Its timeless appeal has made it a classic of the country and pop music genres.
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