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!







My, how you come up!

Hmmm, you really come on!







Hey, I'll have your address!

St. Louis woman,

You're a St. Louis doll!







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

with lyrics by Bob Russell , 1948