it’s been a long year since i’ve seen these colours in the trees
my dear, it’s been a long time, such a long time here babe
maybe this year things will change
it’s been a long year, and i think, i think it’s time to leave this place
it’s been a long time, such a long time here babe
somehow every year’s the same
it’s been a long year since i’ve cried
and let the tears sing to me like a lullaby
it’s been a long time, such a long time
maybe this year things will change, somehow every year’s the same
how can i know when it’s time to move on
and i’m tryin’ to be free, i’m tryin’ to be strong
how can i know, how can i see, how can i touch if i can’t even feel
are we so frail in our faith
that the truth requires endorsement by the great
are we so blind, are we so tired
that we’d give anything for change? only god can see
and someday i will leave, someday i will leave this place
it’s been a long year
