A5 
I remember the way, 
C5 
Driving home late, 
D5 
Speeding all the way. 
 F5 
Alone in the rain. 
 

        A5 
I was rehearshing a part 
     C5 
From down at the bar. 
         D5 
My mouth smelled like a drink 
        F5 
We were laughing, I think, 
 

           A5 
  I've been away. 
             C5 
  I've been away. 
             D5     F5  ( G5 - opt. 1 or 2 beats before an of next verse) 
  I've been away. 
   
 
Do you pick up the phone, 
Do you check your mail, 
Do you answer your door  
Even if it's late? 
 
I don't know who to call, 
I don't know who to write, 
And I think I forgot 
What your face looks like. 
 
  I've been away. 
  I've been away. 
  I've been away. 
 
Do you think that I've changed? 
I swear I never tried. 
Memory is a terrible thing. 
When you use it right. 
 
I was rehearshing a part 
From down at the bar. 
My mouth smelled like a drink. 
We were laughing, I think, 
 
  I've been away. 
  I've been away. 
  I've been away.