You came a long way from St. Louis
You climbed the ladder of success . .
I've seen the flashy foreign cars
That were parked out in front of
Your fancy address!

You came a long way from St. Louis
You broke a lot of 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 here-abouts . .
Well baby, I got news for you
I'm from Missouri too
So, naturally, I got my doubts!

You got 'em droppin' by the way-side
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!

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My, how you come up!
Hmmm, you really come on!

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Hey, I'll have your address!
St. Louis woman
You're a St. Louis doll!

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You blew in from the middle-west
And certainly impressed
The population here-abouts . .
Well baby, I've got news for you
I'm from Missouri too
So, naturally, I got my doubts!

You got 'em droppin' by the way-side
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!

You left St. Louis far behind
Keep this little thought in mind
You still . . . got a long way to go!
Music by John Benson Brooks