You came a long way from St. Louis,
You climbed the ladder of success.
I've seen the Town and Country cars that were parked out in front
Of your fancy address.
You came a long way from St. Louis,
You broke a lotta hearts between.
I've met a gang of gloomy guys who were doin' all right
Till you came on the scene.
You blew in from the Middle West,
And certainly impressed
The population hereabouts.
Well, baby, I got news for you,
I'm from Missouri, too,
So natcherly I got my doubts.
You got 'em droppin' by the wayside,
A feelin' I ain't gonna know.
You came a long way from St. Louis,
But, baby, you still got a long way to go.