Where've You Been Lyrics - Kathy Mattea

Claire had all but given up 

When she and Edwin fell in love 

She touched his face and shook her head 

In disbelief, she sighed and said 

"In many dreams I've held you near 

Now, at last, you're really here" 

Where've you been? 

I've looked for you forever and a day 

Where've you been? 

I'm just not myself when you're away 

He asked her for her hand for life 

Then she became a salesman's wife 

He was home each night by eight 

But one stormy evening, he was late 

Her frightened tears fell to the floor 

Until his key turned in the door 

Where've you been? 

I've looked for you forever and a day 

Where've you been? 

I'm just not myself when you're away 

They'd never spent a night apart 

For sixty years she heard him snore 

Now they're in a hospital 

In separate beds on different floors 

Claire soon lost her memory 

Forgot the names of family 

She never spoke a word again 

Then one day, they wheeled him in 

He held her hand and stroked her hair 

In a fragile voice she said 

Where've you been? 

I've looked for you forever and a day 

Where've you been? 

I'm just not myself when you're away 

No, I'm just not myself when you're away