[Verse 1]

Long about now, my woman's waking

Shaking the sleep from out of her eyes

Smiling a smile so warm

That smile is making the morning sun

Ashamed to rise

[Verse 2]

Long about now, my woman's bending

Tending the fire and setting the bread

Starting a song so sweet

That at its ending, the fire is burning extra red

[Verse 3]

Long about now, my woman's waiting

Shading the sun from off of her brow

Searching the winding road with eyes that try to find me

[Outro]

And longing after me, long about now

Long about now, long about now