Sittin' by the window, waitin' for the dawn. Waitin' for a girl a-long time gone
Long time gone is a lonesome sound. Long time blues is a hard way done

Walkin' by the river. Walkin' in the rain. Down by the depot waitin' for the train
Long time gone is the evening train. Long time blues is an achin' pain. Long time blues is an achin' pain

Listen to the sparrow singin' their song. Listen for a voice a long time gone

Long time gone is a silent song. Long time blues keep a-comin' on. (Repeat first verse)
Long time blues is a hard way down