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.