1. It's been a long time
now I'm coming back home
I've been away now
oh how I've been alone.
Wait till I come back to your side
we'll forget the tears we've cried.

2. But if your heart breaks
don't wait turn me away
and if your heart's strong
hold on I won't delay.
Wait till I come back to your side
we'll forget the tears we've cried.

R: I feel as though you ought to know
that I've been good as good as I can be
and if you do I'll trust in you
and know that you will wait for me.

3.=1.

R: I feel as though you ought to know...

4.=2.

5. It's been a long time
now I'm coming back home
I've been away now
oh how I've been alone.