Well, Caesar’s wish was their command
What a long way to go
A census down in Bethlehem
What a long way to go
Goodness, gracious, have mercy
Too many miles for poor Mary
She was so far along, that had to be
Such a long way to go, oh
What a long way to go

Three Eastern Magi on a quest
What a long way to go
A star was shining way out West
What a long way to go
Goodness, gracious, man alive
I'm telling you, those kings had drive
It was two whole years ‘till they finally arrived
Such a long way to go, oh
What a long way to go

People say that love has limits
People just don’t know
How far the love that came at Christmas
Is prepared to go

From realms of glory to bales of hay
What a long way to go
From King of Heaven to tiny babe
What a long way to go
Goodness, gracious, glory be
God came down to you and me
From a throne to a manger, to Calvary
Such a long way to go, oh
What a long way to go, oh
What a long way to go

You’ve come, you’ve come, Emmanuel
What a long way to go