It's been a long time since I rock and rolled It's been a long time since I did the Stroll Oh 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, lonely time Yes, it has It's been a long time since the book of love I 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, lonely time Seems so long since we walked in the moonlight Making vows that just can't work right Open your arms Open 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 It's been a long time Been a long time Been a long lonely Lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time