| Songwriters | John Lennon, Paul McCartney |
| Year Written | 1970 |
About This Song
“The Long and Winding Road” was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It was released on the Beatles’ 1970 album Let It Be.
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The long and winding road that leads to your door
Will never disappear, I’ve seen that road before
It always leads me here, lead me to your door
The wild and windy night that the rain washed away
Has left a pool of tears, crying for the day
Why leave me standing here, let me know the way
Many times I’ve been alone, and many times I’ve cried
Any way you’ll never know the many ways I’ve tried
And still they lead me back to the long winding road
You left me standing here a long, long time ago
Don’t leave me waiting here, lead me to your door
Many times I’ve been alone, and many times I’ve cried
Any way you’ll never know the many ways I’ve tried
But still they lead me back to the long winding road
You left me standing here a long, long time ago
Don’t keep me waiting here (don’t keep me waiting), lead me to your door
Recordings
1970
Tony Bennett recorded “The Long and Winding Road” on August 13, 1970, Peter Matz wrote the arrangement and conducted the orchestra.
CO 103951
Release History
| 1970 | Columbia LP 12″: C 30280 — Tony Bennett’s “Something” |
| 1970 | CBS LP 12″: S64217 — Tony Bennett’s “Something” (UK) |
| 1995 | Columbia CD: CK 64601 — Tony Bennett’s “Something” |
| 2011 | Columbia: The Complete Collection — Disc 40 — Tony Bennett’s “Something” |