I've known for a long time 
The kind of girl you are 
And the smiles that covered teardrops 
The way your head yields to your heart 
Of things you've kept inside 
That most girls couldn't bear 
Well, I've known you for a long time 
But I've just begun to care 

Yes, I've known of all the heartaches 
And I've known of all the pain 
I've seen you when the the sun shines 
And I've seen you when it rains 
I've seen you make a look of love 
From just an icy stare 
Well, I've known you for a long time 
But I've just begun to care

I know Lord I've been blind 
To not have loved you more all this time 
But the image of you wasn't clear
I guess I've been standing too near

It's taken me a while 
But I have finally found 
What you are to me 
And that's what really counts 
And what you are to me 
Is something we can share
Well, I've known you for a long time 
But I've just begun to care 
Yes, I've known you for a long time
But I've just begun to care