Waylon Jennings — How Long Have You Been There

[Verse 1] I've been walking in the shadows for so long That I forgot the sun could shine I've turned away from everything and everyone That wanted to be mine Somehow I always shut my eyes and heart To anything that I might share [Chorus] Now I'm standing still and I wonder How long have you been there? [Verse 2] Every path I've taken I've turned around And quickly closed the door It seems that all I knew if I ever stop To feel I want more I kept a steady run so my eyes Could never focus anywhere [Chorus] [Verse 3] How long have you been standing there Protecting me from love that shouldn't be Knowing all along that I would realize That you were meant for me Now, I've got to mend every broken fence And bridge that I have burned And clear away the cobwebs In my heart so I can start to learn For now I realize that you've been waiting Just to teach me how to care [Chorus][x2]