A lifetime of loving
Is what I've dreamed of
I'm a story book lover
Who's never been loved
And I just can't believe
I found someone like you
With time on my side
All my dreams can't come true
But I've been lonely so long
And I hate to be wrong
So give me some time
To believe this is real
I've been lonely so long
And I carried you on
So give me some time
To know what I feel
I can't help believing
When you whispered my name
Cause there's something about it
That drives me insane
Oh, the way that you touch me
Lord, it makes me feel fine
I can see in your eyes
You've got love on your mind
Cause I've been lonely so long
And I hate to be wrong
So give me some time
To believe this is real
I've been lonely so long
And I carried you on
So give me some time
To know what I feel
I've been lonely so long