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 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 cried

 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 cried

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

 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 cried

 It's been a long time, now I'm coming back home

 I've been away now, oh how I've been alone

 But if your heart breaks, don't wait, turn me away

 And if your heart's strong, hold on, I won't delay