Jim Croce - A Long Time Ago

Seems like such a long time ago,
I was walking on a lonely road.
Getting tired of dreaming alone,
like all the lonely people I had known.

Seems like such a long time ago,
there was no one who would share my song.
I was just a boy far from home,
but I became a man when you came along.

We spent the whole night talking.
You said you'd like to see the sun rise.
But in the gold of morning,
was nothing that I had not seen in your eyes.

I was so afraid to touch you,
thought you were too young, you know.
So I just watched you sleeping.
Then you woke and said to me,
The night is cold, it frightens me.
I could sleep so easy next to you.

Wasn't very long ago,
you said that you would like to share my role.
Then you started singing my song.
Spent so many nights a-waiting,
Lets not spend a moments wasting time,
because we have very far to go.
I will go if you will take me,
I have never had a lover.
I am young but I am so alone.

We spent the whole night talking.
But in the gold of morning....

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[mlsku]

When I first heard this song I was comin off a break-up with a girl I really really liked (still do, in fact.) But I heard this song and it gave me hope -- it told me there were better things to do than feel sad. Jim has this way about his songs where he learns all of his lessons the hard way and comes out smarter and more understanding each time. His music is an example of the incredible man he is. He speaks to me as a person and musician.

[kayed15]

Another fine song....From a great man

[souljubilant12]

this guy is an amazing musician..



[amalwayslate]

Why Good things do not last forever in this life.?

Bless you JC.

[JaneAnneWurm]

I know every word to every song....another great talent that was taken from us far too soon!

[scentofamaranth]

Surely the day when I fall out of love with this song will be the day when I am dead.

[rara066]

feels like i'm in high school again... feels great

[joseynovember]

@flakegmbh  AMEN TO THAT !

[ledrotten]

luv u Sue...

[dumb7890]

@dumb7890 not sure what I was thinking but cant delet

[webmail111]

@dumb7890 Which part of "I was just a boy far from home," don't you understand?