Ten Long Years Lyrics
B.B. King Feat. Eric Clapton
Lyrics
I caught you watching me under the light
Can I realign?
They say it's easy to leave you behind
I don't want to try
Cut cover, take that test
Hold courage to your chest
Don't wanna wait for you
Don't wanna have to lose
All that I compromised to feel another high
I've got to keep it down tonight
And oh oh oh, I was a king under your control
And oh oh oh, I want to feel like you've let me go
So let me go
Don't you remember how I used to like being on the line
I dreamed you dreamed of me, calling out my name
Is it worth the price?
Cut cover, take that test
Hold courage to your chest
Don't want to wait for you
Don't want to have to lose
All that I compromised to feel another high
I've got to keep it down tonight
And oh oh oh, I was a king under your control
And oh oh oh, I want to feel like you've let me go
I had to break myself to carry on
No longer, no admission
Take this from me tonight
Oh let's fight, oh let's fight
Oh let's fight, oh
And oh oh oh, I was a king under your control
And oh oh oh, I want to feel like you've let me go
So let me go
Let go, let go, let go of everything
Let go, let go, let go of everything
Let go, let go, let go of everything
Let go, let go, let go of everything
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Ten Long Years" is a song by B.B. King and Eric Clapton, released in 2000 as part of their collaborative album, Riding with the King.
Written by B.B. King and Sonny Thompson, this blues-rock classic features both King's and Clapton's guitar solos. The lyrics tell the story of a man who has been waiting for his love to come back to him despite all odds. The band accompanying them on the track includes Steve Gadd (drums), Nathan East (bass) and Andy Fairweather Low (guitar). This timeless collaboration was well received upon its release and remains one of the most beloved songs from Riding with the King. It has since become a staple of both King's and Clapton's live performances and continues to be covered by many artists. With its powerful lyrics and memorable melodies, it is no surprise that "Ten Long Years" is still enjoyed today as much as it was when it first came out.