It's Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer
Charley Pride
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Baby, it's gonna take a little bit lo-onger For me to ever get you off of my mind Baby, it's gonna take a little bit lo-o-o-nger 'Cause I've been lovin' you a long-long time People try to tell me that it won't be lo-ong 'Til I won't even miss your anymore But I can tell there must be something mighty wro-ong 'Cause everyday I want you even more And baby, it's gonna take a little bit lo-onger For me to ever get you off of my mind Baby, it's gonna take a little bit lo-o-onger 'Cause I've been lovin' you a long-long time They say this lonely feelin', that it'll go away-ay But after all this time now, it ain't gone Every wakin' moment and every night in bay-ay Just seems to keep on keepin' on And baby, it's gonna take a little bit lo-onger For me to ever get you off of my mind Baby, it's gonna take a little bit lo-o-onger 'Cause I've been lovin' you a long-long time 'Cause I've been lovin' you a long-long ti-i-i-i-ime...
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Written by: BEN PETERS
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12 facts about this song
Artist Recognition"It's Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer" is a hit song by Charley Pride, an American country music artist who was one of the few Black superstars in the country music industry.
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Release DateThe song was released in May 1972 as a single.
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Album inclusion"It's Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer" is included in Pride's album titled, "Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs."
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Chart PerformanceThe song became Charley Pride's tenth number one on the country chart. It spent a total of three weeks at number one and a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.
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Song DurationThe runtime of the song "It's Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer" is approximately 2 minutes and 37 seconds.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by legendary songwriters Ben Peters and A.L. “Doodle” Owens, who gave the song its heartfelt lyrics.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of country music, being defined by its simple melodies and timeless themes.
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Recording Label"It's Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer" is released by RCA Records, an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment.
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CoversSeveral other artists covered this song, demonstrating its lasting popularity in the country music world.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song's lyrics talk about the theme of heartbreak and moving on, describing how it will take a bit more time for the singer to get over his lost love.
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Critical ReceptionThis song, like many of Charley Pride's songs, was well received by critics and is still considered a classic in the country music genre.
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SuccessDespite the competition from other popular songs at the time, "It's Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer" still managed to take the top spot on the charts, demonstrating Charley Pride's wide appeal and talented performance.
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