Story Behind The Song
I blindly thought that we had a good thing going, and that we'd stay together forever - that it was a natural, forgone conclusion. I took it for granted, and was genuinely surprised when she left me.
Song Description
Bluesy 'What did I do wrong' - we had it so good, why did you leave me - how can I go on without you?
| Song Length |
1:57 |
Genre |
Blues - General, Blues - Country |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Miserable, Poignant |
Subject |
Lost Love, Heartbreak |
Lyrics
How Long Can I Go On?
Music & Lyrics by Richard Fisher
Can?t believe that you?d leave me ?
Can?t conceive that you?re gone
With my arms so empty
How long can I go on?
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Thought you?d stay close beside me
Thought our love was so strong
Was I blind ? was I crazy?
How long can I go on?
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You never said that your heart was heavy
(Call me a fool!)
But now my dreams ? that were so rock-steady ? have
Broken in two ? smashed through and through!
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That?s the end of my story
That?s the end of my song
Now the curtain?s fallen ? can?t you hear me callin?
How long can I go on, without you
How long can I go on?
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