There's no holdin' you back when you're leavin'   I'll have to face it alone until tomorrow   And as your fading away      I know it's a matter of hours till the tears begin   Guess I'll turn out the lights and I'll settle in      For the long one for the restless night   As your memory fades with no end in sight   It's a strong one and it holds on tight   Layin' in the darkness, prayin' for the mornin' sun   It's a long one      I've been through this before it wasn't easy   I think I'm ready this time I think I'm ready   I'll lay down on this bed and then      I'll imagine your touch and I'll see your face   And the shadows will come and surround this place      For the long one for the restless night   As your memory fades with no end in sight   It's a strong one and it holds on tight   Layin' in the darkness, prayin' for the mornin' sun   It's a long one      These days go by so fast   I just turn around then they're gone   And when the night time goes   It's long and lonely, holdin' on and on      For the long one for the restless night   As your memory fades with no end in sight   It's a strong one and it holds on tight   Layin' in the darkness, prayin' for the mornin' sun   It's a long one   It's a long one