It's been a long, long time coming I said "Mother!" I said "Mother! I'm down on my knees" A change has gotta come I was born by a river, oh man, in this little old tent, oh Just like this river, I've been running ever since But I know, but I know, a

Someone told me long ago There's a calm before the storm It's been comin' for some time When it's over, so they say It'll rain a sunny day Shinin' down like water I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?

I haven't been this scared in a long time And I'm so unprepared so here's your valentine Bouquet of clumsy words, a simple melody This world's an ugly place, but you're so beautiful Please take me by the hand It's so cold out tonight, I'll Put blankets

Isn't it nice Human sacrifice I just want to thank you for all your advice Send me kisses when it's grey skies It's been so long look how time flies If you love me won't you let me know I've been trying to learn let you go Call my name whenever tears

I can't wait for the nights with you I imagine the things we'll do I just want to be loved by you No one like you There's no one like you Girl, it's been a long time that we've been apart Much too long for a man who needs love I miss you since I've been

And every time I close my eyes And you've got me too (You've got me too) And every time I think of it, I pinch myself 'cause Girl, it's been a long, long time comin' yes it has But I, I know that it's been worth the wait yeah It feels like springtime in

More mess on my thing I'm done with waiting, waiting, oh I'm done with waiting, waiting, waiting, oh The hard times have been the longest battle for me (oh oh, hey yo) But freedom's inside, it's time to take what I need (oh oh, hey yo) Na-na-na-na (woo!)

We belong to something new We belong to something, This time, this time we can't go home Oh like we've been kissed by higher power Saying don't wait, don't wait until it's gone I see the dawn of a new beginning I hear the streets of tomorrow calling I

Me name, Jr. Gong, me tellin' you Youngest veteran, me tellin' you Youngest veteran It's been a long time the world's been waiting for this I man say excuse me for a moment for a introduction Fus one fi mi Muma but mi Pupa last son Like some fruits in

Give me love when I ain't got nobody A little hope when I ain't got none at all Give me strength when I'm standing And faith when I fall Give me light up ahead on the journey I know it's been a long time since the last time we talked I know I've been a