Long Gone
L.Armstrong & W.C.Handy Lyrics


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You cheated me and made me lonely
I tried to be your very own
There'll be a day you'll want me only
But when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
Be a long time gone
Be a long time gone
Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
You're gonna be sad, you're gonna be weepin'
You're gonna be blue and all alone
You'll regret the day you seen me leavin'
'Cause when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
Be a long time gone
Be a long time gone
Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone

You'll see my face through tears and sorrow
You'll miss the love you called your own
Baby, there'll be no tomorrow
'Cause when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
Be a long time gone
Be a long time gone
Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone

I'll be a long time gone
I'll be a long time gone




Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Long Gone" by Louis Armstrong and W.C. Handy reflect the pain of a lover who has been cheated on and abandoned. The singer is trying to convey to her lover that she will not be around for much longer, and he will regret what he has done. She acknowledges that she tried her best to be his own, but he chose to cheat and make her lonely. She also predicts that there will come a day when he will want her back, but by then, she will have moved on, and it will be too late. The pain and hurt in her voice and words are palpable, and one cannot help but feel sorry for her situation.


In the chorus of the song, the singer reminds her lover that when she leaves, she will be gone for a long time. She tells him that he will be sad, weeping, and alone, and he will regret letting her go. She makes it clear that there is no turning back, and she will not take him back even if he asks her to. She warns him that he will see her face through tears and sorrow and miss the love that he once had. But it will be too late, and there will be no tomorrow for them.


Overall, the lyrics to "Long Gone" by Louis Armstrong and W.C. Handy are a poignant reminder of the pain and heartbreak that can result from infidelity and dishonesty in a relationship. The lyrics are straightforward yet powerful, and they strike a chord with anyone who has ever been betrayed and left alone. They also showcase Armstrong's and Handy's incredible songwriting skills and ability to capture emotion in their music.


Line by Line Meaning

You cheated me and made me lonely
You deceived me and left me feeling isolated


I tried to be your very own
I attempted to become exclusively yours


There'll be a day you'll want me only
Eventually, you'll just want me solely


But when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
However, once I go, it'll be a considerable duration before I return


You're gonna be sad, you're gonna be weepin'
You'll experience sadness, you'll cry uncontrollably


You're gonna be blue and all alone
You'll feel depressed and completely by yourself


You'll regret the day you seen me leavin'
You'll be sorry the day I walked away


'Cause when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
Because when I depart, I'll be gone for a very long time


You'll see my face through tears and sorrow
You'll remember seeing me despite the tears and sadness


You'll miss the love you called your own
You'll long for the love that you previously considered your own


Baby, there'll be no tomorrow
My love, there won't be another chance


'Cause when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
Because once I say goodbye, it'll be a long time before I return


I'll be a long time gone
I'll be absent for a significant period


Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
Indeed, once I depart, I won't be back for a while


Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
Yes, once I say farewell, it'll be a while before I come back




Lyrics Β© Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANK HARFORD, TEX RITTER

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Comments from YouTube:

@bender138

The albom of W.C.Handy songs is one of the best albums ever produced. It borders on magic.

@recsec

Just started watching The Defiant Ones and this song showed up in the opening credits. Had to pause the movie to hear the song. Credits say the music is from W.C. Handy and words by Chris Smith. The song in the movie is Long Gone which was adapted from Long Gone (From Bowling Green). Very good song.

@ChloeBambiiRose

Thank you! Im watching now, I had to find it

@donnaspringer5789

Trummy Young's trombone is tingle-inducing!

@postatility

The jazz historians worship Louis' "Hot Five" and "Hot Seven" recordings of the 1920's,and justifiably so,since they were definitive sessions of that period,and of Louis' importance. But Pops' band from this period also produced work of great quality,and this is the best example.Pure brilliance!!!

@johnwillattplant

I used to teach this song - but never heard this wonderful, immortal version (I got the music out of a W.C. Handy songbook. This is just glorious - thanks for posting!

@drmoss_ca

Velma Middleton always sounds as if she had lots of - what was known at the time as - "it"!

@tonywatson4979

This one is priceless.

@JuanFecit

Muchas gracias por compartirlo.

@fillra

Thanks for this, ocosteau. Louis Armstrong and The All Stars July 12, 1954, Chicago, IL Louis Armstrong (Trumpet, Vocal) Velma Middleton (Vocal) Trummy Young (Trombone) Barney Bigard (Clarinet) Billy Kyle (Piano) Arvell Shaw (Bass) Barrett Deems (Drums)

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