A Long Time - Al Green

A long time has come and gone

I’ve seen more than I should

You know I’ve seen it all

There’s never been lack

For the marks on my back

Said a long time has come and gone

My hope is God for tomorrow

No more tears

Say goodbye to sorrow

In the middle of the desert

Said He would spring forth a well

My hope is in God for tomorrow

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

Once I was lost

But now I’m found

God shed His grace on me

I don’t want to cry no more

I pour out my heart

Now I’m walking out the door

I don’t want to cry no more

Somebody’s got to help me please

For more than twenty years

My eyes been filled with tears

A long time has come and gone

You don’t know me well

There are surprises that I keep

I could never tell

You’ll never know

A long time has come and gone

Seen more than I should

You know, I’ve seen it all

Never been lack for the marks on my back

A long time has come and gone