It's Been So Long (Since We Said Goodbye)
George Jones · Singing the Blues [Mercury] [1965]
It's been so long since we said goodbye
I guess that's the reason why I sit and cry
I miss you baby every day and night
It's been so long since I held you tight.
Everything's different since you went away
I miss you baby every night and day
I can't help feeling that you ought to know
I love you baby and I miss you so.
Nothing ever seems the same
My sunshine has turned to rain
Every time I hear your name
My heart becomes the burning flame.
It's been so long since we said goodbye
I guess that's the reason why I sit and cry
I miss you baby every day and night
It's been so long since I held you tight.
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Everything's different since you went away
I miss you baby every night and day
I can't help feeling that you ought to know
I love you baby and I miss you so.
Nothing ever seems the same
My sunshine has turned to rain
Every time I hear your name
My heart becomes the burning flame.
It's been so long since we said goodbye
I guess that's the reason why I sit and cry
I miss you baby every day and night
It's been so long since I held you tight...
It's Been So Long (Since We Said Goodbye)
George Jones delivers a haunting performance on this 1965 recording, capturing the raw emotion of heartbreak that defined his career. As a central figure in country music, Jones was renowned for his ability to convey deep sorrow through his voice, often drawing from personal experiences of loss and longing. This track exemplifies his signature style, blending traditional country themes with a vocal delivery that resonated with audiences for decades. Released on the Singing the Blues album, the song reflects the era's focus on narrative storytelling and emotional authenticity. Jones' work during this period helped cement his legacy as one of the genre's most influential vocalists, known for bringing a unique depth to songs about separation and the passage of time.