When was the song “So Long Johnny” released by Jackie DeShannon?

The song So Long Johnny was released in 1966, on the album “Are You Ready For This?”.

Who composed the song “So Long Johnny” by Jackie DeShannon?

The song “So Long Johnny” by Jackie DeShannon was composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

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So Long Johnny

So Long Johnny

Burt Bacharach / Hal David

F Am
Hold me close, show me a smile
Bb7
I'll just be gone for a little while
F Fm
Johnny, so long Johnny
F
Promise you'll wait for me
Ummm, wait for me

I'll write twice every day
Here in my heart you'll always stay
Trust me, so long Johnny
Promise you'll wait for me
Ummm, wait for me

F Bb D# Cm
There is a boy I left behind, he?s in love with me
F Bb D# Cm
And I want to see him and try to explain he and I owe you
F Bb D#
Let me come to you with a love that is free
A
Not one that's chained to me

Johnny, Dear, please understand
It's gonna be just the way we planned
Hold on, so long Johnny
I'm coming back to you
Oh, Johnny wait for me
I'm coming back to you
Oh, Johnny wait for me

Trivia about the song So Long Johnny by Jackie DeShannon

When was the song “So Long Johnny” released by Jackie DeShannon?: The song So Long Johnny was released in 1966, on the album “Are You Ready For This?”.
Who composed the song “So Long Johnny” by Jackie DeShannon?: The song “So Long Johnny” by Jackie DeShannon was composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.