James Don't Wait That Long

DON’T WAIT THAT LONG

First released 1992

Started life in early 1990 as a medium paced anthem and was touted as a possible single instead of Lose Control. By the time the song surfaced on Seven, it had developed into a seven minute epic at the centrepiece of the album.

WHERE TO GET

AlbumVersion : Seven LP (510 932-1), CAS (510 932-4), CD (510 932-2), 4 from Seven promo (4FRM7)

Album Version : Seven reissue CD (548-786-2)

Album Version : The Gathering Sound boxset USB stick

Live Version (Warrington 20.12.91) : Setlist EP US promo (SACD 561)

Live Version (Warrington 20.12.91) : Seven reissue CD (548-786-2)

Live Version : Seven The Live Video (083 804-3)

CHORDS

D, Asus4, G, (Asus4) - (at varying points in song)

LYRICS

Operator, operator, operator, operator

Operator, the lines are down, are down

And I'm a traitor, traitor to a beautiful cause

God made me to her own design

Bad planning, too many flaws

How long will it take to get used to me

Don't wait that long

Won't wait that long

Don't wait that long

Oh yes I love you

But today I could hate you, I could hurt you

Because we're joined at the heart

Beats faster, hits harder than a boxer

When we are apart

Body language is an SOS

I don't understand how a fight starts

Not enough to believe in love

I don't know, I don't know, I don't know where we've gone wrong

How long will it take to get used to me

Don't wait that long

Won't wait that long

No we won't wait that long

Don't wait that long

Operator, the lines are down

And I'm a traitor to a beautiful cause

God made me to her own design

Bad planning, too many flaws

I've got too many flaws

Too many flaws

Don't wait that long

Won't wait that long

No we won't wait that long

Don't wait that long

(repeat to fade)