How Long Can I Keep It Up

Sitting here, it's a drag But you know, I'm gonna sit right here until my man comes home Because I believe in him, and I believe in what he's trying to do And I know that sooner or later, he'll come walking in that door And I'm gonna be right here to greet him With a cup of coffee, and maybe a sandwich But I have faith in him And I know that he's doing what he feels is right But you know, sometime I ask myself: Is this all in vain? My friends are walking around, they're talking about me And saying I'm a fool And I ask myself: How long can I keep it up? It's been days and nights since you were here to hold me I even miss the screamin', and all of those bad temper fights I'm determined to see you, just as soon as I can And even though you make me wait, you're still my only man How long can I keep it up? How long can I keep it up? I'll always wait for you It's really not that hard to do But it's truly a fact, and I can't actually relax I wake up late at night, so scared I could hardly speak But I'll always come through Because I know someday soon, I'll see you How long can I keep it up? How long can I keep it up? I know a man does what he feels is right And it really means the world to me Know there's always you To think about, to care about, and always count on, too How long can I keep it up? How long can I keep it up? You know I'd lie for you, stand up to any test And if I have to kill, I would I wouldn't kill you, but for you And if I have to die, I'll die As long as I die with you But I'm Mama Feelgood, and I'm gonna have some fun Even if it's at the point of a gun How long can I keep it up? How long can I keep it up? It's the end, but I can go happy Because I, I, I, I have one friend A friend 'til the end, a friend 'til the end You're the love friend How long, how long can I keep it up? How long can I keep it up? How long, how long can I keep it up? Can you tell me, how long can I keep it up? I know I'll be there as long as you need me But I wonder how long can it last Even if it's at the point of a gun I'm Mama Feelgood, and I'm gonna have some fun How long can I keep it up? How long can I keep it up?