How Long Does It Take (To Be a Stranger)
Osborne Brothers · Osborne Brothers 2 (1968-1974) [Bear Family] [1995]
(Dallas Frazier - Sanger D. Shafer)
How long does it take to learn to love you
Just long enough to look into your eyes
How long does it take to be a stranger
Just long enough for you to say goodbye.
Just long enough for you to love another
Just long enough for you to break my pride
How long does it take to be a stranger
Just long enough for you to say goodbye.
--- Instrumental ---
Just long enough for you to love another
Just long enough for you to break my pride
How long does it take to be a stranger
Just long enough for you to say goodbye...
How long does it take to learn to love you
Just long enough to look into your eyes
How long does it take to be a stranger
Just long enough for you to say goodbye.
Just long enough for you to love another
Just long enough for you to break my pride
How long does it take to be a stranger
Just long enough for you to say goodbye.
--- Instrumental ---
Just long enough for you to love another
Just long enough for you to break my pride
How long does it take to be a stranger
Just long enough for you to say goodbye...
How Long Does It Take (To Be a Stranger)
Released by the Osborne Brothers in 1968, this recording captures the duo's transition from traditional country to a more polished, pop-inflected sound. The track features the signature harmonies that defined their career, blending acoustic instrumentation with a rhythmic drive characteristic of late 1960s country rock. As part of their discography during this era, the song reflects the group's ability to adapt their style while maintaining their core identity as storytellers. It stands as a notable example of their work in the mid-to-late 60s, showcasing their vocal chemistry and the evolving musical landscape of the time.

