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How Long Have You Been There

This version of How Long Have You Been There was released by Waylon Jennings in 1968.

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I’ve been walking in the shadows for so long
That I forgot the sun could shine
I’ve turned away from everything and everyone
That wanted to be mine.

Somehow I always shut my eyes and heart
To anything that I might share
Now I’m standing still and I wonder
How long have you been there?

Every path I’ve taken I’ve turned around
And quickly closed the door
It seems that all I knew if I ever stop
To feel I want more.

I kept a steady run so my eyes
Could never focus anywhere
Now I’m standing still and I wonder
How long have you been there?

How long have you been standing there
Protecting me from love that shouldn’t be
Knowing all along that I would realize
That you were meant for me.

Now, I’ve got to mend every broken fence
And bridge that I have burned
And clear away the cobwebs
In my heart so I can start to learn.

For now I realize that you’ve been waiting
Just to teach me how to care
Now, I’m standing still and I wonder
How long have you been there?

Now I’m standing still and I wonder
How long have you been there?…

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Waylon Jennings has released many songs over the years besides How Long Have You Been There. Waylon Jennings released songs from 1964 to 1972 spanning across albums like JD's, Leavin' Town, Folk-Country, Nashville Rebel, Waylon Sings Ol' Harlan, The One And Only, Love Of The Common People, Only The Greatest, Jewels, Hangin' On, Just To Satisfy You, Country-Folk, Waylon, Singer Of Sad Songs, Don't Think Twice, The Taker/Tulsa, Cedartown, Georgia, and Good Hearted Woman. Decade Lyrics has over lyrics & songs by Waylon Jennings.

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