Oh, By The Way Lyrics Minnie Riperton (C. Stepney - R. Rudolph) Only in the time it takes to tell you For not to tell, but to know is wrong Only in the time it takes to want you I've known it all by myself to long Only in the time it takes to tease you Don't be dismayed by my subtle ways Only in the time it takes to kiss you I've wasted so may precious days [ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/oh-by-the-way\\... ] I've known too long This can't go on Now that I have found a way it's up to me Oh, by the way Oh, by the way Oh, by the way