- Written by
- [Traditional]
- Language
- English
- Comments
- Jugband/Blues classic. Adaptations of the lyrics vary widely, though typically the refrain is recognizably consistent, it goes: "Tell me how long do I have to wait, or can I get you now, or must I hesitate".
- Licensing
- Request a synchronization license
Adaptations
An adaptation is a musical work, which uses elements (music or lyrics) from another musical work.
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Hesitation Blues written by [Traditional] English October 21, 1915
- If the River Was Whiskey written by Charlie Poole, Norman Woodlieff English June 1930
-
Hesitation
written by Reverend Gary Davis
English
June 1957
- Hesitation Blues written by Ralph McTell English February 1968
- Des nuits trop longues written by Fred Kocourek French 2004