A
It's been a long time since I rock and rolled,  
It's been a long time since I did the Stroll.  
D
Ooh, let me get it back, let me get it back,  
                                       A
Let me get it back, baby, where I come from.  
     E
It's been a long time, been a long time,  
             D
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time. Yes it has.  
 
     A
It's been a long time since the book of love,  
I can't count the tears of a life with no love.  
D
Carry me back, carry me back,  
                                     A
Carry me back, baby, where I come from.  
     E
It's been a long time, been a long time,  
             D
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time.  
 
  A
Seems so long since we walked in the moonlight,  
Making vows that just can't work right.  
D
Open your arms, opens your arms,  
                                     A
Open your arms, baby, let my love come running in.  
     E
It's been a long time, been a long time,  
             D
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time.