Let me take your coat my friend, you must be tired Lord, it's been a long, long time Let me hold your hands in mine, it's been a while Lord, it's been a long, long time Come sit down by the fire, and we'll talk a while Lord, it's been a long, long time Holdin' you like I used to do, a precious smile Lord, it's been a long, long time Looks like time has been good to you It's good to have you back again Night and day I have thought of you It's good to have you back, my friend I'm anxious to see your face in the morning sun Lord, it's been a long, long time You'll find our room still looks the same Lord, it's been a long, long time