Once I was happy, once I could smile And now it ain't happened for a while Oh lordy, lordy, will it come again? Please don't say those good times had an end Oh lord, it's a long time gone Oh lord, it's a long time gone Hey now baby, will you still be mine? I ain't seen you for such a long, long time Oh lordy, will you be my friend? Please don't say those good times had an end Oh lord, it's a long time gone Oh lord, it's a long time gone Oh lord, it's a long time gone Oh lord, it's a long time gone Oh lord, it's a long time gone Oh lord, it's a long time gone