Dreamgirls - Takin' The Long Way Home lyrics

TINY JOE DIXON: Baby, Im taking the long way home Cause my baby dont live there no more MARTY: Excuse me ladies, youre singers, arent you? DEENA JONES: Were the best. Were the Dreamettes. LORRELL ROBINSON: Were featured in the talent show. MARTY: Ladies, Ive got the break of your lives. The great Jimmy Early is in need of some backup help LORRELL ROBINSON: Ooooh, Jimmy Early! EFFIE WHITE: No. No, we dont do backup. DEENA JONES: Oh, come on Effie, all weve gotta do is a few oohs and aahs. EFFIE WHITE: I dont do oohs and aahs. LORRELL ROBINSON: Now, you look, Effie, this could be our big break and Im just dyin to meet Thunder Early! (giggles) EFFIE WHITE: You look, singing backup is a trap. Im sorry mister, but we cannot accept your offer. You see, were going to be very busy after we win this talent contest. MARTY: You think so, do you? TINY JOE DIXON: No more. ANNOUNCER: Come on ladies, youre on next. Whats the name of your group? DEENA JONES: The Dreamettes! The Dreamettes. EFFIE WHITE: I cant wear this wig. And this dress doesnt fit me! LORRELL ROBINSON: You got the same wig I got? EFFIE WHITE: Yeah. LORRELL ROBINSON: You got the same dress I got? EFFIE WHITE: Yeah LORRELL ROBINSON: Then shut up. CURTIS TAYLOR, JR.: Say, MissI think you look just great. TINY JOE DIXON: Im walking slow Cause my baby dont live there no more! ANNOUNCER: And now, straight from Chicago, the Creamettes! DEENA JONES: Its the Dreamettes! The Dreamettes!