- You came a long way from St. Louis - You climbed the ladder of success; I’ve seen the town and country cars That were parked out in front of your fancy ad - dress. - You came a long way from St. Louis; - You broke a lot of hearts between. I’ve seen a gang of gloomy gals Who were doin’ all right til you came on the scene. (Bridge:) You came here from the middle West And certainly impressed the population hereabouts; Well baby I got news for you - I’m from Missouri too so natcherly I got my doubts. (N.C.) - You got ’em droppin by the wayside - A feelin’ I ain’t gon - na know; You came a long way from St. Louis - But Baby you still got a long way to go.