The things I do to pass the time
When I don’t have you right by my side
I smoke I drink I try to write
I can’t fall asleep so I’m up all night

Staring at stars trying to learn their names
Build a fire in the woods and get close to the flames
It burns my boots it singes my jeans
And nothing seems real like it’s all a dream

The things I do when we’re apart
Oh they’re not that clever and they ain’t too smart
There’s too much mind and not much heart
In the things I do when we’re apart

The only remedies are your lips
Laying naked together slow dancing to a kiss
It could rain sleet or snow I would run through it
Hand in hand with you just for the fun of it

The things I do to pass the time
When I don’t have you right by my side
I smoke I drink I write I wait
Not a thing in the world could take your place

The moon rides high now but it ain’t your eyes
Your scent is on my sheets now but you aren’t beside
I smile just knowing you’re on the other line
When you ask what I’m doing I’ll say
Just passing time

(c) 2015