We used to come from miles around Have dinner on the ground Underneath those old shade trees And sing the old songs in shaped notes In four part harmony Like “He Set Me Free” and “He’ll Pilot Me” Any “Anywhere Is Home” How long has it been since you heard an old convention song I still (I still) love to hear (love to hear) those old convention songs That I heard (that I heard) as a child (just a little child) as we sing them all day long Like “I’m Gonna Walk and “Just a LittleTalk” And “All The Day Long” How long has it been since you heard an old convention song Gospel songs today have a lot to say They lift you up when you're feeling down Some have a country flavor, some have a modern sound They also serve a need of planting seeds So I know they can’t go wrong But there is none so dear as when I hear an old convention song. How long (how long) has it been Since you heard “After Awhile” How long (how long) since you heard “Give The World A Smile” How long (how long) since you heard “I’m Winging My Way Back Home” How long has it been since you heard an old convention song