QUITE A LONG, LONG TIME
(Lew DeWitt)


The Statler Brothers - 1965


Perhaps the semi darkness of this room has me confused
You say that you're an old, old friend of mine
And if I'm wrong about you, then I beg to be excused
It's just that I have not seen you in quite a long, long time

Or could it be the bottle that you're holding in your hand
The girl I knew could never be that kind
Please be patient with me, I will place you if I can
It's just that I have not seen you in quite a long, long time

The dimple in your cheek is familiar I'll admit
And the smile does resemble one I've known
And the colour of your hair does remind me quite a bit
Of someone, but then the shade of blonde is not just like her own

Now I must go, it's getting late and I do wish you well
And please go kind of easy on the wine
It's possible I know you, but it's really hard to tell
It's just that I have not seen you in quite a long, long time



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - August 2020)