As I walk this lonely track

watchin' trains beat along

me, oh well I weep, let me hear your sound

so that my soul can be filled with joy

my heart on high



So alone and afraid I feel so I ask ya

how long. how long will it take me to be your man again



Well I try my best not to sign

I still feel the tears on my face

I'm hated by you

you are loved by me

I cant take it

I will try not to break it

my heart on high



So alone and afraid I feel so I ask ya

how long. how long will it take me to be your man again

tell me momma, how long, how long will it take me

how long. oh yeah



Well I try my best not to sign

I still feel the tears on my face

I'm hated by you

you are loved by me

I cant take it

I will try not to break it

my heart on high



So alone and afraid I feel so I ask ya

how long. how long will it take me to be your man again

tell me momma, how long, how long 

will it take me to be your man again

how, how long, will it take me to be your man again

how long will it take me to be your man again, ooh lord ooh lord

how long, how long, will it take me

to be your man again, again how long