It's been a long long time

"It's Been a Long, Long Time" is a popular song originally written in the key of F major. The music was composed by Jule Styne and the lyrics were written by Sammy Cahn. The song was first recorded and performed by the American singer Kitty Kallen in 1945. Kitty Kallen's rendition of the song became a major hit during the World War II era. Interesting trivia about this song includes it being featured in the Marvel movie "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," where it serves as a romantic theme for the characters Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter. The melody of "It's Been a Long, Long Time" is characterized by its nostalgic and sentimental tone, slowly moving through a series of melodic phrases that perfectly capture the longing and joy expressed in the lyrics.