I used to hurry a lot, I used to worry a lot I used to stay out till the break of day Oh, that didn't get it It was high time I quit it I just couldn't carry on that way Oh, I did some damage, I know it's true Didn't know I was so lonely Till I found you You can do the distance We'll find out in the long run (in the long run) We can handle some resistance If our love is a strong one (is a strong one) People talkin' about this They got nothin' else to do When it all comes down We will still come through In the long run Ooh, I want to tell you, it's a long run               You know I don't understand why you don't Treat yourself better Do the crazy things that you do 'Cause all the debutantes in Houston, baby, Couldn't hold a candle to you Did you do it for love ? Did you do it for money ? Did you do it for spite ? Did you think you had to , honey ? Who is gonna make it ? We'll find out in the long run (in the long run) I know we can take it If our love is a strong one (is a strong one) We'll scared, but we ain't shakin' Kinda bend, but we ain't breakin' In the long run Ooh I want to tell you, it's a long run   In the long run In the long run,(etc.)               ...