Gladys Knight & The Pips Follow

But you've been gone away so long
And I hope, I hope you'll understand
That it's really, it's really oh yes it is
It's out of my hands but

I don't wanna do wrong
But it's been so long
I just can't help myself
No, no, no

Since you've been away
I've been prayin' everyday
For God to make me strong
Till ya get back home

No, no, no, no I don't wanna do it
But my heart keeps tellin' me to
I know I've tried with all of my might
I think I've lost this fight

I don't wanna do wrong
But it's been so long
I just can't help myself
No, no, no

Oh yeah, no I don't wanna
No, I didn't wanna do it

But then again, my dear
Time passed and I didn't hear
A comforting word from you to make me see
That you were still in love with me

So if by chance you've found ya another girl
Love her and I wish ya all the happiness in the world
'Cause I've found a new love and I can't break loose
I hope I can find happiness too

I don't wanna do wrong
But it's been so long
I just can't help myself
No, no, no

I don't wanna do wrong
But it's been so long
I just can't help myself
No, no, no

I don't wanna do wrong
But it's been so long

But you've been gone away so long
And I hope, I hope you'll understand