[Verse 1] It just started raining your grand kids are playing We're waiting we'll be eating soon The wood stove is burning my typewriter's learning The only thing missing is you [Chorus] I couldn't say so I sat down to write it instead I'm afraid if you stay away I might forget You're still alive in my head [Verse 2] I'm thinking about buying an old house And trying to fix it but I could use some help A home with a garden they say it's a bargain But I can't do it myself [Chorus] I couldn't say so I sat down to write it instead I'm afraid if you stay away I might forget You're still alive in my head [Bridge] When will you arrive? 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 [Chorus] I couldn't say so I sat down to write it instead I'm afraid if you stay away I might forget So I sat down to write it instead I'm afraid if you stay away I might forget You're still alive in my head [Outro] It just started raining your grand kids are playing We're waiting we'll be eating soon The wood stove is burning my typewriter's learning The only thing missing is you 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