It just started raining and your grandkids are playing
We're waiting, we'll be eating soon
Wood stove is burning; my typewriter's learning
The only thing missing is you
I couldn't say it so I set down to write it instead
I'm afraid, if you stay away I might forget
You're still alive in my head
I'm thinking about buying an old house
And trying to fix it but I can use some help
A home with a garden, they say it's a bargain
But I, I can't do it myself
I couldn't say it so I set down to write it instead
I'm afraid, if you stay away I might forget
You're still alive in my head
And when will you write
I'll get in my car and drive to wherever you are
Call me on the phone
It's taking way too long, way too long
I couldn't say it so I set down to write it instead
I'm afraid, if you stay away I might forget
You're still alive in my head
I couldn't say it so I set down to write it instead
I'm afraid, if you stay away I might forget
So I set down to write it instead
I'm afraid, if you stay away I might forget
You're still alive in my head
I've got two of my own, and a third will be born in November
You would be proud of me
So much has changed since you left,
It feels strange, it's already 1983
(Dank an Rich Pasco für den Text)