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The Longest Time
Billy Joel Lyrics


Oh, oh, oh
For the longest time
Oh, oh, oh
For the longest
If you said goodbye to me tonight
There would still be music left to write
What else could I do
I'm so inspired by you
That hasn't happened for the longest time

Once I thought my innocence was gone
Now I know that happiness goes on
That's where you found me
When you put your arms around me
I haven't been there for the longest time

Oh, oh, oh
For the longest time
Oh, oh, oh
For the longest
I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall
And the greatest miracle of all
Is how I need you
And how you needed me too
That hasn't happened for the longest time

Maybe this won't last very long
But you feel so right
And I could be wrong
Maybe I've been hoping too hard
But I've gone this far
And it's more than I hoped for

Who knows how much further we'll go on
Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone
I'll take my chances
I forgot how nice romance is
I haven't been there for the longest time

I had second thoughts at the start
I said to myself
Hold on to your heart
Now I know the woman that you are
You're wonderful so far
And it's more than I hoped for

I don't care what consequence it brings
I have been a fool for lesser things
I want you so bad
I think you ought to know that
I intend to hold you for the longest time

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BILLY JOEL

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Oh, oh, oh
For the longest time
Oh, oh, oh
For the longest
If you said goodbye to me tonight
There would still be music left to write
What else could I do
I'm so inspired by you
That hasn't happened for the longest time
Once I thought my innocence was gone
Now I know that happiness goes on
That's where you found me
When you put your arms around me
I haven't been there for the longest time
Oh, oh, oh
For the longest time
Oh, oh, oh
For the longest
I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall
And the greatest miracle of all
Is how I need you
And how you needed me too
That hasn't happened for the longest time
Maybe this won't last very long
But you feel so right
And I could be wrong
Maybe I've been hoping too hard
But I've gone this far
And it's more than I hoped for
Who knows how much further we'll go on
Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone
I'll take my chances
I forgot how nice romance is
I haven't been there for the longest time
I had second thoughts at the start
I said to myself
Hold on to your heart
Now I know the woman that you are
You're wonderful so far
And it's more than I hoped for
I don't care what consequence it brings
I have been a fool for lesser things
I want you so bad
I think you ought to know that
I intend to hold you for the longest time



All comments from YouTube:

The Joker

Ok guys, I've waited 20 years for this, just like we practiced, no mistakes...

The OG Angel In Black

Oh Jeffrai…

Für die Franzosen: Was habe ich gerade geschrieben

Exactly

Für die Franzosen: Was habe ich gerade geschrieben

1 minute and I found it

Jacqueline Fox

Go for it. That is why Billy bloody Joel sang this. 🎶And he owes me a motorbike... Xxxxx J Xxxxxxxx

memeco50

Reminds me of a scene you would see in the Family Guy.

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self authenticity

What's amazing about this song is that this man isn't trying to get someone to like him, nor is acting like he likes her, nor trying, nor settling. He falls for her, he's happy to be able to feel the emotions involved, to be himself, and hope for the best, and if doesn't work out, it's ok; he's honest, and although want's it to workout and will treat her the best he could if it does, he's happy regardless for the experience.

Second to none

@Sharvo Sharvo well true! I can agree!

Sharvo Sharvo

@Second to none just to clarify, I was responding to your statement that the only thing missing in the video was a woman ... my point is, no woman is needed in the video because the song is all about what's going on in in the singer's head and heart.

Second to none

@Sharvo Sharvo hey don't get me wrong! I actually like the song! It' has a great classic doo Woop swing to it. It is a very great song and billy is a great old school artist! I was just questioning the video!

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