CHORUS

I’ve waited so long for you, my dear.
I heard you won’t be coming home this year.
Of losing my love you need not fear.
   I can wait a little longer.
   I’ll just have to wait a little longer.

I.

My love is like the Northern Star
Shines down wherever you are
Guides your way back into my arms
   Where someday you’ll always stay
   Where someday you’ll always stay.

II.

I haven’t gotten a letter from you in months.
It’s beginning to seem like I won’t.
Have you forgotten about me, on the farm in Tennessee?
   I sure haven’t forgotten about you.
   No, I haven’t forgotten about you.

(Chorus)

III.

If there’s somebody else, I ought to know.
Should I tell my heart to let go?
Cause right now, girl, I’m dyin’ slow.
   But I can hold on a little longer.
   You know, I’ll hold on a little longer.

(Chorus)