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It Takes Too Long (to learn to live alone) Written by Leon Carr and Robert Allen Originally Sung by Peggy Lee, Popularised by Eydie Gorme Chords by : Ric Dela Cruz Intro : Dm G C A7 Dm I leave the house G C I catch the bus and go to work A7 The way I did before. Dm The same routine G Most everyday except I guess C C7 I see my folks much more. [ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/e/eydie-gorme-y-trio-los-panchos/351961.html ] F A year has passed Bm I thought by now that I could make Em A7 A new life of my own Dm G But habits are so hard to break C A7 I think of you and I still ache Dm G C A7 It takes too long to learn to live alone. Dm It's really bad G When Friday comes because I know C A7 The weekend lies ahead Dm G The walks we took the football games C C7 And when it rained how late we stayed in bed. F Bm I've done so much to change the house Em A7 The attic's full memories I've known Dm G And yet when I turn out the light C A7 I wait for you to say goodnight Dm G C A7 It takes too long to learn to live alone. Dm G I go on dates but when I do C A7 I always find before the night is through Dm G The same old thing behind my smile C C7 I'm sitting there comparing her/him to you. F And in the end it's always you Bm I feel it even more when I get home Em A7 I thought that I was free of you Dm G But I was wrong I never knew C A7 G C It takes too long to learn to live alone. (Repeat) |