It Takes Too Long To Learn To Live Alone - Eydie Gorme

Circasitenta presents...
I leave the house, I catch the bus
And go to work the way I did before
The same routine most everyday
Except I guess I see my folks much more

A year has passed, I thought by now
That I could make a new life of my own
But habits are so hard to break
I think of you and I still ache
It takes too long to learn to live alone

It's really bad when Friday comes
Because I know the weekend lies ahead
The walks we took, the football games
And when it rained, how late we stayed in bed

I've done so much to change the house
The attic's full of memories I've known
And yet when I turn out the light
I wait for you to say 'goodnight'
It takes too long to learn to live alone

I go on dates, but when I do
I always find before the night is through
The same old thing behind my smile
I'm sitting there comparing him to you

And in the end it's always you
I feel it even more when I get home
I thought that I was free of you
But I was wrong, I never knew
It takes too long to learn to live alone

And in the end it's always you
I feel it even more when I get home
I thought that I was free of you
Oh, but I was wrong, I never knew
It takes too long to learn to live alone

I'm alone

[myrnaknoche]

I lost my husband. In 2013. 1am living alone. Since. I just discovered. This song. Late ly. It's bringing tear in my eyes. I love this song thanks

[derfedab]

If you long for a kind of love that you can't have... this song will haunt you like an endless night. But this song will keep you come around until sweet memory remains that heals the wound. ❤😢❤

[albinlapuzChristInYou]

This song reminds me of my mom. Loved ones are a gift from God. We appreciate and love them but not worship them as if our world ends when they are gone. We are grateful for the memories we have of them. I miss my dad and mom. Thank God Jesus found me. Without Him I will remain lonely and hopeless. Jesus said “I will never live you nor forsake you.”

[ruoyekyd]

This song saddens me to the bones. I actually feared it that someday it will turn out to be a song for me... so sad, I really don't want to learn to live alone someday. Ironically, I love it as it is.

[gulonyotalaga]

miss the 70's and 80's, time when life was more simpler yet people were more happier and content with life

[iceblue]

This was my theme song a month after I got married. It was a very sad marriage. Now, after three decades, listening to this song made me realize all that's left is the sadness. Anger is gone. I have moved on.

[glennyoung]

Her voice is utterly sensational. The emotion is sincere. She's on key, and she stays there. A wonderful story teller, for sure. Interestingly, she and her husband, Steve Lawrence, complemented each other to the max. Please come again. And this time, stay!

[angelesvilla-ignacio]

My husband died of Heart disease 11 yrs ago and this song is dedicated to him. How I miss him so much until now. How can I ever forget a so loving man. The only man in my life. I even wish I can join him now.

[benedictopatriana]

Im a man but fell in love with the song.. E. Gormet sing this song beautifuly.

[marianchacon]

This song touches the heart with most amazing
Lyrics, melody. Beautiful
Tender voice of Eddie Gorme. These lyrics are
Unfortunately true.
Absolutely a splendid
Song which fills me with
Many memories of my
Husband. Thank you, I
Appreciate you sharing
This amazing song.
MLC

[bellican]

Livening ALONE IS THE HARDEST THING A PERSON HAS TO DO IN LIFE ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE A SENIOR... but what a GREAT SONG ❤️🎶

[maityminars]

My old time favorite, my uncle always requested the song to sing when he was alive. May you rest in peace Tio Sando Garrido.

[SejunsGirl]

You can feel the pain in this song..
I really apppreciate this kind of music..
Thank you Eydie.

[steve]

My partner of 27 years died 2 months ago. This song brought me tears but also great comfort.
Thank you Eydie!

[MJLeger-yjww]

Such a gorgeous old sad song.  I know it from Peggy Lee in around 1972 -- Eydie's version is just outstanding!  Love it, though the lyrics are painful to me!  I must come back to this site to hear it again though it makes my eyes fill with tears; you NEVER forget a former love, we all love and lose, but we don't forget.  She was such a talented singer, great voice, such volume for a small lady!

[geldycantada]

my wife battled kidney disease for 9 years and i lost her..she died on my arms while my 3 children cried in pain.broke my heart into pieces.its been a year without her and yet time never healed my shattered heart.i love you very much dorling...
donna





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[nickreyes]

My wife passed away four
years ago, this song reminds me of her and still those years that passed whenever I hear this song, tears will surely follow. Thanks Eydie, RIP.

[marleenking]

It takes too long to live alone.. it’s true my husband of 20 years, passed away 10 years ago, but still in my memories, it’s just like yesterday, and this song is big part of me.🙏🙏❤️

[surfgirl]

This song made me cry. The end really gets to me--"I'm alone"---What a beautiful voice.

[jerrybyars]

I thought I had heard every song that Eydie Gorme ever sang, how did I ever miss this beautiful song. Thank goodness for you tube.