SEVEN DAYS TOO LONG
(James Bailey / Vernon Harrell)


Chuck Wood - 1967
Dexy's Midnight Runners - 1980


Huh, first time I called you, girl
They say you wasn't home
Then second time I tried it, huh
They say you wanta be left alone

We had a lovers quarrel, yes we did
Like all lovers do
I'm ready to make up
It's all up to you now

'Cause seven days is too long without you, baby
Come on back to me now
Seven days is too long without you, baby
Come on back to me

I refuse to break up because of a lie
'Cause our love is too strong, girl, yes it is, to let it die
Let's solve this problem, 'cause I see the danger sign, you know
It's written on your face, just as well as mine

'Cause seven days is too long without you, baby
Come on back to me now
Seven days is too long without you, baby
Come on back to me

Let's stop playing, girl, hide and go seek
I can't stand being without you, baby, no I can't, another week
You got me so, hah, I can't even concentrate
You know good things come
I say good things come to those who wait
Well, I can't wait no longer
Listen to me, baby, because

Seven days is too long now without you, baby
Come on back to me now
Seven days is too long without you, baby
Come on back to me



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - November 2015)