How Long Can I Keep It Up - Lyn Collins, The J.B.'s

Sitting here, it’s a drag

But you know, I’m gonna sit right here until my man comes home

Because I believe in him, and I believe in what he’s trying to do

And I know that sooner or later, he’ll come walking in that door

And I’m gonna be right here to greet him

With a cup of coffee, and maybe a sandwich

But I have faith in him

And I know that he’s doing what he feels is right

But you know, sometime I ask myself: Is this all in vain?

My friends are walking around, they’re talking about me and saying I’m a fool

And I ask myself: How long can I keep it up?

It’s been days and nights since you were here to hold me

I even miss the screamin', and all of those bad temper fights

I’m determined to see you, just as soon as I can

And even though you make me wait, you’re still my only man

How long can I keep it up?

How long can I keep it up?

I’ll always wait for you

It’s really not that hard to do

But it’s truly a fact, and I can’t actually relax

I wake up late at night, so scared I could hardly speak

But I’ll always come through

Because I know someday soon, I’ll see you

How long can I keep it up?

How long can I keep it up?

I know a man does what he feels is right

And it really means the world to me

Know there’s always you

To think about, to care about, and always count on, too

How long can I keep it up?

How long can I keep it up?

You know I’d lie for you, stand up to any test

And if I have to kill, I would

I wouldn’t kill you, but for you

And if I have to die, I’ll die

As long as I die with you

But I’m Mama Feelgood, and I’m gonna have some fun

Even if it’s at the point of a gun

How long can I keep it up?

How long can I keep it up?

It’s the end, but I can go happy

Because I, I, I, I have one friend

A friend 'til the end, a friend 'til the end

You’re the love friend

How long can I keep it up?

How long can I keep it up?

How long, how long can I keep it up?

Can you tell me, how long can I keep it up?

I know I’ll be there as long as you need me

But I wonder how long can it last

Even if it’s at the point of a gun

I’m Mama Feelgood, and I’m gonna have some fun

How long can I keep it up?

How long can I keep it up?