[There is a version of this in the Digital Tradition, but it differs in several places from what Kristofferson sang. I made the following transcription myself, from a recording on Spotify from "16 Biggest Hits" (2007) and I have boldfaced the differences.]

HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT
Written by Kris Kristofferson
As sung by Kris Kristofferson, 1970

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.
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.

Hmmmm . . .
Hmmmm . . .
Lord, it's sad to be alone.
Help me make it through the night.

REPEAT LAST VERSE AND FADE.

[Recorded by practically everyone in country music. The versions by Sammi Smith and Willie Nelson charted in 1971 and 1980, respectively.]