They call me the long tall shorty

'cause I know what love is all about


They call me long tall shorty


'cause I know what love is all about

Well I can tell you where the lights go


Oh, when they go out



Girls, if you get lonely


Dial 4-2-4-6-8-9

Well, girls, if you get lonely


Dial 4-2-4-6-8-9


And your troubles will be over

I'll even give you back you dime


Oh yeah



I like 'em long, I like 'em tall


I like 'em short, and that ain't all

Now when I die, don't bury me deep






Just put some women to my head, to my feet


Tell all the world now, to come and peep

Long tall shorty now has gone to sleep


Whoa now



I like 'em long, I like 'em tall


Oh yeah



They call me long tall shorty

'cause I know what love is all about


They call me long tall shorty


'cause I know what love is all about

Well I can tell you where the lights go


Oh, when they go out