j lauderdale t mcbride i know why you asked me here youre not sure the coast is clear youre about to speak your mind this small talk is a bad sign chorus how many days have i been here tonight how many days have i been here tonight you keep stalling probably stretch it to eternity cant feel guilty say your lines breakin my hearts not a crime repeat chorus i cant stand the suspense how long can i go on like this how many days have i been here tonight repeat chorus i cant stand the suspense how long can i go on like this how many days have i been here tonight repeat chorus how many days have i been here tonight since ive been here tonight