The Long Goodbye- Ken Johnson

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Lyrics:

The Long Goodbye

We shared a wondrous life
It's hard to understand
But I have to say goodbye
Now while I still can

And though we've done it all
There's still so much to do
Our Spring will turn to Fall
As I Winter without you

Remember all the smiles
But if you need to cry
Love's never out of style
Despite The Long Goodbye

And those who still believe
In love so deep and pure
Won't feel we've been deceived
By the things we must endure

I won't ask you to stay
But I'm praying that you'll try
I'll love you anyway
Despite The Long Goodbye

I know it's hard to see
A mind no longer there
But my heart will always be
As long as I breathe air

And in eternity
My love will fill the sky
As I watch and wait for thee
But now the Long Goodbye
I'll watch and wait for thee
'Til you can be with me
But now The Long Goodbye


Words and Music by
© Ken Johnson Copyright 2004


Tribute to the love that Ron and Nancy Reagan had for each other and what it must have been like to tell her goodbye when he found he had Alzheimer's. This song was heaven sent. It came to me, not just the chorus, but the whole thing, while I was in traffic during a pouring rain listening to Ronald Reagan's funeral on the radio. Since then, I have performed it at serveral Alzheimer's benefit concerts and at the BTi Center with John Tesh and at the RBC Center in front of 2,000 people with Hootie and the Blowfish (same event, different stage) Check out more of my music at KenJohnsonMusic.com or http://www.myspace.com/musicbykenjohnson

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[death2pc]

A real president. The last great president this nation experienced. A really great individual in all his wonderful imperfection. He never escaped me nor will he ever.

[kenjohnsonmusic]

@death2pc Love that line "...in all his wonderful imperfection." Question is: Did you like the song?

[Mary4579]

hey Ken, This song is just amazing. I mean Ronnie would especially be proud and thankful that you were thinking of him and Nancy, especially on a day America said goodbye to one of the greatest men. God bless you Ken.

[kenjohnsonmusic]

@Mary4579 Thanks for your kind words.

[mhuber3483]

Ronald Reagan was the man

[kattoo13]

i watched the funeral on t.v. and was balling. especially when mrs. regan was touching his casket and then leaned down to kiss it. so sad.

[death2pc]

@kenjohnsonmusic

Thank you..., yes. One of numerous musical scores that befit the man and his extraordinary nature. You take care, especially these days................

[Mary4579]

wow everytime I hear it, it brings tears to my eyes. Thank you so much Ken. What a beautiful way to remember one of the greatest love stories in America history. God bless.

[domscout]

God, I miss him.

[peterlows]

President Reagan and JFK were the cream of the top as presidents.They emulated the love,courage and placed the Nation first as their soul duties and values.Can one fathom the world if we had them now.

[JARHEAD362961]

Be you republican or democrat you have to admit Reagan had this country in better shape than any president in our lifetime.

[lander4545]

On Ronald Reagans last day in office I thought,"What are we going to do now"? I'm still wondering what to do next ! :(