It just started raining and your grand kids are playing
We'll waiting, we'll be eating soon
Wood stove is burning my typewriter's learning
The only thing missing is you

[Chorus:]
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

[Repeat Chorus]
And when you will 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

[Repeat Chorus 2x]
I've got two of my own, and a third will be born in November
You'd be proud of me
So much has changed since you left
It feels strange, it's already 1983