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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Background Vocals
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
All Instruments
Kelly Price
Kelly Price
Background Vocals
Manuel Seal
Manuel Seal
Background Vocals
Zapp
Zapp
Sampled Artist
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Songwriter
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Composer
Manuel Seal
Manuel Seal
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Producer
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Producer
Jay Healy
Jay Healy
Vocal Recording Engineer
Phil Tan
Phil Tan
Recording Engineer
Dana Jon Chappelle
Dana Jon Chappelle
Additional Engineer
Mick Guzauski
Mick Guzauski
Mixing Engineer
Kurt Lundvall
Kurt Lundvall
Assistant Recording Engineer
Mike Scott
Mike Scott
Assistant Recording Engineer
Andy Smith
Andy Smith
Assistant Recording Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Manuel Seal
Manuel Seal
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Once upon a time you whispered softly in my ear
Loving words and fairy tales that I longed to hear
I gave you my body and soul and you took control
As you slowly swept me up and carried me away
[Verse 2]
You told me pretty lies as I held onto you tight
You knew how to get your way
Ignorance was bliss in your warm embrace
[Verse 3]
Long ago you used to want me
Now it's all so far away but you still haunt me
And take me back to yesterday
[Verse 4]
Every now and then I drown in thoughts of yesterday
In a fool's paradise that you blew away
I feel you beside me again and remember when
You came to my window on a dark and stormy day
[Verse 5]
Baby, I need you now
Tonight I'm crumbling down
Sinking in the memories
Shadows of you keep washing over me
[Verse 6]
Long ago you used to want me
Now it's all so far away but you still haunt me
Long ago you used to want me
Now it's all so far away but you still haunt me
And take me back to yesterday
[Verse 7]
(So long ago)
(So long ago)
(So long ago)
(So long ago)
[Verse 8]
(So long ago)
(So long ago)
(So long ago)
(So long ago)
[Verse 9]
Baby, I need you now
'Cause tonight I'm crumbling down
Sinking in the memories
Shadows of you keep washing over me
[Verse 10]
Long ago you used to want me
Now it's all so far away but you still haunt me
And take me back to yesterday
[Verse 11]
Long ago you used to want me
Now it's all so far away but you still haunt me
[Verse 12]
Long ago you used to want me
Now it's all so far away but you still haunt me
Written by: Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal

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