I Took The Long Way Around

Performed by Betty Hutton

Written by Jeff Hill
© 1954 Hill & Range Songs Inc.

Lyrics:
Broken, broken was my heart
When he said to his new love, “I do”

I met him, I loved him, we married
But soon he forgot what he said
For one day I found he was sharing
His love with another instead

Broken, broken was my heart
Broken for he was untrue
Broken, broken was my heart
When he said to his new love, “I do”

Then I met you and we married
But this is forever I know
Though I took the long way around, dear
It turned out the right way to go

Broken for he was untrue
When he said to his new love, “I do”

Then I met you and we married
But this is forever I know
Though I took the long way around, dear
It turned out the right way to go
Yes, it turned out the right way to go

Recording History:
Released on Capitol 2688
a-side: Broke, Bare-Foot and Starry-Eyed
b-side: I Took The Long Way Around

Recorded 1954
Orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle
Running Time: 2 mins 49 secs

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