For the Longest Time © 1988 Billy Joel. All rights reserved. Woah - For the longest time If you said goodbye to me tonight There would still be music left to write What else could I do? I'm so inspired by you That hasn't happened for the longest time Once I thought my innocence was gone Now I know that happiness goes on That's where you found me when you put your arms around me I haven't been there for the longest time Woah - For the longest time I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall And the greatest miracle of all Is how I need you and how you needed me too That hasn't happened for the longest time Maybe this won't last very long But you feel so right and I could be wrong Maybe I've been hoping too hard But I've gone this far and it's more than I hoped for Who knows how much further we'll go on Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone I'll take my chances; I forgot how nice romance is I haven't been there for the longest time I had second thoughts at the start I said to myself - Hold on to your heart Now I know the woman that you are You're wonderful so far and it's more than I hoped for I don't care what consequence it brings I have been a fool for lesser things I want you so bad; I think you ought to know that I intend to hold you for the longest time Woah - For the longest time