IT'S BEEN SO LONG DARLING Recorded by: Ernest Tubb Writer: Ernest Tubb [G] It's Been So Long, Darlin' Since I [D7] had to go a-[G] way It's Been So Long, [G7] Darlin' And I'll [C] ne'er forget that [G] day Al-[C] tho you never mentioned it You [G] cried that whole day long It's Been So Long, Darlin' But [D7] now I'm comin' [G] home CHORUS It's Been So Long, Darlin' Since I gazed into your eyes It's Been So Long, Darlin' Do you really realize That the thought of seein' you It scares me thru and thru It's Been So Long, Darlin' Since I had a kiss from you. It's Been So Long, Darlin' But it won't be long now It's Been So Long, Darlin' But I've kept ev'ry vow I pray that you'll be waiting As you did in days gone by It's Been So Long, Darlin' Please don't blame me if I cry. CHORUS SOURCE: THE ERNEST TUBB STORY MCA RECORDS MCA2-4040 [Decca DXSA7-159]