It's been a long time since I rock and rolled It's been a long time since I did the stroll Let me get it back, let me get it back, let me get it back Baby where I come from It's been a long time, been a long time, been a long Lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time It's been a long time since the book of love Can't count the tears of a life with no love Carry me back, carry me back, carry me back Baby where I come from It's been a long time, been a long time, been a long Lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time Seems so long since we walked in the moonlight Making vows that just can't work right Open your arms, opens your arms, open your arms Baby, let my love come running in It's been a long time, been a long time Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time