How long is long enough to wonder why you're gone?
How long is long enough to admit that you are gone?
Will I ever sleep at night like I did before?
How long is long enough before I close this door?
You were sitting there with me just last week it seems
Now the creases in the cushion, your shadows, haunt my dreams
How long?
Only a day or two ago I asked if you could stay
And both of us would try to guess adventures to come our way
How long?
I remember waving - as you pulled out of my drive
It didn't seem like much, you said you'd be home by five
How long is long enough to wonder why you're gone?
How long is long enough to admit that you have gone?
How long must I wait before I can close this door?
Will I ever sleep again the way I did before?
Dinner that night went cold and I cleaned it all away
But that table set, a towel or two, still will quietly stay
How long?
I don't know if "good-bye" is due or if I should pack it in
Even the cat is wondering when you'll be back again
How long?
If I save that one last shirt, "Would it bring you back?" I cried
If I could, would it hurt? I couldn't sing, I tried
How long is long enough to wonder why you're gone?
How long is long enough to admit that you are gone?
Will I ever sleep at night like I did before?
How long is long enough before I close this door?
