It took a long time, baby, but I've got you off my mindIt took a long time, baby, but I've got you off my mindAnd now I've got to work fast, cause my lovin's way behindSo long, Mr. Blues Hello, Mr. JoyWell, so long, Mr. Blues Hello, Mr. JoyYes, I feel like a kid that's got a brand new toyWell, the sun is shinin' and the clouds have rolled awayYes, the sun is shinin' and the clouds have rolled awayWith the help of the maker, I can see the light of dayI'm as free as the birds, as light as the airCause I left my blues in my old rockin' chairIt took a long time, baby, but I've got you off my mindAnd now I've got to work fast, cause my lovin's way behindNo more cryin' on my pillow, my appetite's done got fineNo more cryin' on my pillow, my appetite's done got fineIt took a long, long time, baby, but I've got you off my mind