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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The National
The National
Performer
Aaron Dessner
Aaron Dessner
Guitar
Matt Berninger
Matt Berninger
Vocals
Bryan Devendorf
Bryan Devendorf
Drums
Bryce Dessner
Bryce Dessner
Guitar
Padma Newsome
Padma Newsome
Violin
Scott Devendorf
Scott Devendorf
Guitar
Nick Lloyd
Nick Lloyd
Piano
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Aaron Dessner
Aaron Dessner
Composer
Matt Berninger
Matt Berninger
Songwriter

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Today
You were far away
And I
Didn't ask you why
[Verse 2]
What could I say?
I was far away
You just walked away
And I just watched you
[Verse 3]
What could I say?
How close am I
To losing you?
Tonight
[Verse 4]
You just close your eyes
And I just watch you
Slip away
How close am I
To losing you?
[Verse 5]
Hey, are you awake?
Yeah, I'm right here
Well, can I ask you
About today?
[Verse 6]
How close am I
To losing you?
How close am I
To losing?
Written by: Aaron Dessner, Matt Berninger

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