How Long Must I Wander

In my life I've known lots of sorrow

In my time I've suffered great pain

My poor heart has often been mended

But only to be broken again

As I face each new day ever dreaming

Of a love that will last for all time

I wonder as I often wonder

How long will I wander this time?

As I pause to recall the few good times

My memory grows hazy and dim

Sometimes I can bring back the faces

Of the lovers now gone with the wind

And I face each new day ever searching

For that someone to have for all time

And I know it's impossible

So I wonder as I often wonder

How long will I wander this time?

Oh yes, I wonder as I wonder every night

How long will it be this time?

So you see, life means a journey

Being in show business a suitcase is my only home

Sometimes I grow weary but I don't like to complain

But I'm travelling this road all alone

I may stumble at the crossroads

As I leave all my misery behind

('Cos it's all over for me - no more misery this time)

I wonder as I often wonder

How long - how long - yes, how long must

I see the old faces passing before me

How long (takes so long my lord, takes so long my lord)

How l-o-n-g must I wander, will I wander this time?