Been so Long

by Anita Baker

From the album: Rapture

Track 4 of 8 on Rapture (1986).

Duration: 5:11

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Lyrics for Been so Long

I won't be neglected I won't be denied The pleasure of your kisses The pleasure of your smile I think you take for granted I'll always be here Just because I love you It doesn't mean I won't disappear CHORUS Been so long . . . of missin' you, baby Been so long . . . of missin' you, baby Thoughts and mellow memories Of once upon a time Slowly creepin' on me And they linger on my mind Just let somebody love you I just don't know why Whenever I get close to you You want to run and hide CHORUS It's been so long . . . of missin' you, baby It's been so long . . . of missin' you, baby It's been so long . . . of missin' you, baby It's been so long . . . of missin' you, baby We began lovers' dance The road was smooth to romance And we sang love sweet song every day I believe that love would stay in my heart Now it's torn all apart It's gone away, I can't stay, I've got to say I don't believe that you could do me this way Now don't you understand I'm in need of comfort The comfort of your hand in mine And what I feel inside Why don't you come closer I can't hide Been so long Been so long . . . can't hide Been so long Been so long . . . it's too long, won't you come on, baby Been so long . . . won't you come home, see about me see about me Been so long

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  1. Sweet Love
  2. You Bring Me Joy
  3. Caught Up in the Rapture
  4. Been so Long
  5. Mystery
  6. No One in the World
  7. Same Ole Love (365 Days a Week)
  8. Watch Your Step