It's been so long
Since you've been gone
I hardly know where to begin this song
Wherever you are
I hope it's not too far
For you to hear me
It's been so hard

Lay next to me
Cry please don't run
But i wouldn't fight or carry a gun
I went far away
To start a new life
If i had stayed there
You'd be my wife

And I know i'd recognize your face
Your memory keeps haunting me
And I can't forget what time won't erase

You know it's hard for me to come back now
There's prison to face though the filing is done
Where can I find you?
Daddy, you have a son that's never seen you
He looks just like you
And I know i'd recognize your face
Your memory keeps haunting me
And I can't forget what time won't erase

I've sent this letter so many times
It keeps coming back
No one here about that knew
Are you still in Quebec?
Well it's so hard to keep on true love in winter
It's been so long

And I know i'd recognize your face
The seasons come I can't let go
And i'd know your sweet smile any place

And I know i'd recognize your face
(any time you know now)
Anyplace, anytime you know i'm still in love with you
And I know i'd recognize your face