Don’t Be Long

I found out just a while ago
I really need a friend
Badly, not just sadly
But to keep me till the end
And though you scare me frightened girl
I've got to keep my try
Hopin' it'll work out long before I die
I don't care if I'm rich as all
Or starvin' in the gutter
I seen you and ya smiled me
Now I won't have no other

Please don't be long
My darlin', please don't be long
'Cause I love you so

I'm sayin' to every girl
That's near enough to hear
'Course, I'm leavin' darlin' out
Though she don't even care
None of you can find my heart
Or ever make me cry
None of you 'cept darlin'
And I don't think she knows why

Please don't be long
My darlin', please don't be long
'Cause I love you so