Cat. #1257 (MFH #871) - As sung by Ollie Gilbert, Mountain View, Arkansas on October 26, 1971
VERSE 1
It's been so long darlin'
Since I went away
It's been so long darlin'
But I'll nev' forget th day
You said that you would wait for me
Till I come home
It's been so long darlin'
But now I'm home
VERSE 2
It's been so long darlin'
Since I looked into your eyes
It's been so long darlin'
Don't you really realize
Just th thought of seein' you
It scares me through an' through
Been so long darling
Since I've had a kiss from you
VERSE 3
It's been so long darlin'
But it won't be long now
It's been so long darlin'
But you've broken every vow
You promised you would wait for me
Like those days gone by
Then so long darlin'
Don't blame me if I cry
VERSE 4
It's been so long darlin'
Since I looked into your eye
So long darlin'
Do you really realize
Jest th thoughts of seein' you
Scares me through an' through
Been so long darlin'
Since I had a kiss from you