Long Way to Night

Long Way to Night - Joan Shelley

How lovely I wished and you came

Means everything's right

I'd forgotten the lull of this place

And the habits of time

But it's a long long way to night

Speak softly I'll hear what you say

Say the words in my mouth

And hold dearly the sounds of my name

They mean everything now

'Cause it's a long long way to night

Rip open now tear up the cobblestones

Take me in the light this time

It's coming the breeze to take me away

As it comes every night

Ain't it frightening the blood in your veins

But I promise it's alright

'Cause it's a long long way to night

There's so much I'm longing to say

But there's nothing to decide

If we're lucky they'll make a mistake

And let you stay by my side

But it's a long long way to night

But it's a long long way to night