As I walk this lonely track watchin' trains beat along me, oh well I weep, let me hear your sound so that my soul can be filled with joy my heart on high So alone and afraid I feel so I ask ya how long. how long will it take me to be your man again Well I try my best not to sign I still feel the tears on my face I'm hated by you you are loved by me I cant take it I will try not to break it my heart on high So alone and afraid I feel so I ask ya how long. how long will it take me to be your man again tell me momma, how long, how long will it take me how long. oh yeah Well I try my best not to sign I still feel the tears on my face I'm hated by you you are loved by me I cant take it I will try not to break it my heart on high So alone and afraid I feel so I ask ya how long. how long will it take me to be your man again tell me momma, how long, how long will it take me to be your man again how, how long, will it take me to be your man again how long will it take me to be your man again, ooh lord ooh lord how long, how long, will it take me to be your man again, again how long