How Long Have You Had It?

lyrics and music by David Berry

How long have you had it?
What’s it worth?
Should I take it?
This new love of yours.
The first time caused me pain and I never thought I’d see you again.

What are you doing?
I can’t see.
Are you trying
To make a fool of me?
You know I love you still, but I think you’ll try to hurt me again.

Tell me why after all this time has gone by
Would you want to see and hold me again?
You know I couldn’t take it
I’ve taken just as much as I can
My soul you know you could break it
And leave me with an empty hand.

How long have you had it?
What’s it cost?
Should we try to find it
Or give it up for lost?
The first time caused me pain and I never thought I’d see you again.

Tell me why after all this time has gone by
Would you want to see and hold me again?
I don’t think you can fake it
You’re not that kind of man
But if we just can’t make it
You’ll ruin everything I’ve planned.

How long have you had it
And why should I care?
I hate your indecision, procrastination, and penchant for ending up nowhere.
I’m not that naive girl
And not as easy to mislead.

How long have you had it?
(Repeat)

Leslie Berry: vocals, background vocals
David Berry: keyboards, sequencer programming, slide and electric guitars