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About the song
Background:
- Released in May 1972, “It’s Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer” was the first single from Charley Pride’s album A Sunshiny Day with Charley Pride.
- The song was written by songwriter Ben Peters.
- It became Pride’s ninth number one hit on the country charts, solidifying his place as a country music star.
Themes:
The song explores the theme of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on from a lost love.
- The lyrics express the narrator’s deep affection for someone who is no longer in their life.
- Despite what others tell him about time healing the wound, the narrator feels the pain just as intensely with each passing day.
- The repeated line “It’s gonna take a little bit longer” emphasizes the lingering nature of his love and the slow process of healing.
Additional Notes:
- The song’s relatable theme and Pride’s smooth vocals likely contributed to its success.
- You can find the song on [YouTube](several YouTube videos are available).
Video
Lyrics
Baby it’s gonna take a little bit longer for me to ever get you off of my mindBaby it’s gonna take a little bit longer cause I’ve been lovin’ you a long long timePeople try to tell me that it won’t be long till I won’t even miss you anymoreBut I can tell them it must be something mighty wrong every day I want you even moreAnd baby it’s gonna take
They say this lonely feeling it’ll go away but after all this time now it ain’t goneEvery weaken moment and every night and day just seems to keep on keeping onAnd baby it’s gonna takeYes I’ve been lovin’ you a long long time