Carole King — Directions

[Verse 1] They tell me When I've got my life on my mind They're sorry But they can't do a thing about it 'til tomorrow [Verse 2] I tell them Now I don't want a lot of your time Maybe they listen Oh, but what do they know of my pain and my sorrow? [Chorus] Ooh, what will it cost you After how many tears I've cried? How much longer, how much longer must I try? [Verse 3] Directions Presenting themselves every day Are bypassed (Bypassed) 'Cause of somebody else's foolish limitations [Verse 4] Rejections Many have I had in my way But I go on, yes, I do now And try to overcome the bad vibrations [Chorus] Ooh, what does it get you Stealing somebody else's pride? How much longer, how much longer must I cry? [Bridge] I can see All the things of which I've dreamed If I dream any longer Tell me, what will it mean? [Verse 5] Reflections Of all I have wanted so long Still are with me As I ask myself how much longer must I try? How much longer, ooh hoo?