Lyrics of Takin' the long way home

Tiny joe dixon: baby, im taking the long way home
Cause my baby dont live there no more

Marty: excuse me ladies, youre singers, arent you?

Deena jones: were the best. were the dreamettes.

Lorrell robinson: were featured in the talent show.

Marty: ladies, ive got the break of your lives.
The great jimmy early is in need of some backup help

Lorrell robinson: ooooh, jimmy early!

Effie white: no. no, we dont do backup.

Deena jones: oh, come on effie, all weve gotta do is a few oohs and aahs.

Effie white: i dont do oohs and aahs.

Lorrell robinson: now, you look, effie, this could be our big break
And im just dyin to meet thunder early! (giggles)

Effie white: you look, singing backup is a trap.
Im sorry mister, but we cannot accept your offer.
You see, were going to be very busy after we win this talent contest.

Marty: you think so, do you?

Tiny joe dixon: no more.

Announcer: come on ladies, youre on next. whats the name of your group?

Deena jones: the dreamettes! the dreamettes.

Effie white: i cant wear this wig. and this dress doesnt fit me!

Lorrell robinson: you got the same wig i got?

Effie white: yeah.

Lorrell robinson: you got the same dress i got?

Effie white: yeah

Lorrell robinson: then shut up.

Curtis taylor, jr.: say, missi think you look just great.

Tiny joe dixon: im walking slow
Cause my baby dont live there no more!

Announcer: and now, straight from chicago, the creamettes!

Deena jones: its the dreamettes! the dreamettes!