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 seen a gang of gloomy guys who were doing alright 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 dropping by the wayside,
A feeling I ain’t gonna know.
You came a long way from St. Louis, but baby,
You still got a long way to go.