It's been so long darling since I had to go away It's been so long darling and I'll never forget that day Although I never mentioned it I cried the whole day long It's been so long darling but now you're comin' home It's been so long darling but it won't be long now It's been so long darling and I've kept every vow He'll sign me right here waitin' as you did in days gone by It's been so long darling please don't blame me if I cry [ steel ] It's been so long darling since I gazed into your eyes It's been so long darling do you really realize That's just the thought of seeing you it scares me through and through It's been so long darling since I had a kiss from you It's been so long darling but now you're comin' home