It just started raining I hear children 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 couldn't say so I sat down to write it instead
I'm afraid if you stay away I might forget 
Stop being dead

I'm thinking about buying an old house 
And trying to fix it I could use some help
A home with a garden they say it's a bargain
But I can't do it myself 

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

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 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