oh, by the way
minnie riperton
la. only in the time it takes to tell you
only in the time it takes to warn you
i've known it all by myself to long
oh. only in the time it takes to tease you
don't be dismayed by my subtle ways
only in the time it takes to kiss you
i've wasted so many precious days
i've known too long - this can't go on. now that i have found a way