Well, it's been a long time since I rocked and rolled
Been a long time since I did the stroll
Ooh, let me get it back, let me get it back
Let me get it back, baby, where I come fromIt's been a long time, baby, a long time
A lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely timeIt's been a long time since the book of love
Can't count the tears of a life with no love
Carry me back, carry me back
Carry me back to LouisianaIt's been a long time, baby, been a long time
A lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, woo, babyWell, it seems so long since I walked in the moonlight
Making vows that just can't work right
Open up your arms, opens up your arms
Open up your arms, baby, let my love come inIt's been a long time, baby
A lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time, wooRock and roll!Well, it's been a long time since I rocked and rolled
Been a long time since I did the stroll
Ooh, let me get it back, let me get it back
Let me get it back, baby, where I come fromBeen a long time, a long time
A lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely timeWhoa it's been a long time baby
Since I had some of your dad-gum good Louisiana lovin'
You remember me, don't cha?