Intro: Verse & chorus: Today you were far away And I didn't ask you why What could I say I was far away You just walked away and I just watched you What could I say How close am I to losing you Tonight you just close your eyes And I just watch you slip away How close am I to losing you Bridge: Hey, are you awake, yeah I'm right here Well can I ask you about today How close am I to losing you How close am I to losing

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