Been So Long — Anita Baker

I won't be neglected I won't be denied The pleasure of your kisses The pleasure of your smile

I think you take for granted I'll always be here Just because I love you It doesn't mean I won't disappear

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Been so long... of missin' you baby Been so long... of missin' you baby

Thoughts and mellow memories Of once upon a time Slowly creepin' on me And they linger on my mind

Just let somebody love you I just don't know why Whenever I get close to you You want to run and hide

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It's been so long... of missin' you baby It's been so long... of missin' you baby It's been so long... of missin' you baby It's been so long... of missin' you baby

We began lovers' dance The road was smooth so romance And we sang love's sweet song everyday

I believed that love would stay in my heart Now it's torn all apart It's gone away, I can't stay, I've got to say I don't believe that you could do me this way

Now don't you understand I'm in need of your comfort The comfort of your hand in mine And what I feel inside Why didn't you come closer I can't hide

Chorus:

Been so long Been so long... can't hide Been so long Been so long... it's too long, won't you come on, baby Been so long... won't you come home, see about me See about me

Been so long