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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Wilco
Vocals
Glenn Kotche
Drums
Jeff Tweedy
Vocals
John Stirratt
Bass Guitar
Mikael Jorgensen
Piano
Nels Cline
Electric Guitar
Patrick Sansone
Wurlitzer Piano
Jim O'Rourke
Percussion
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Glenn Kotche
Songwriter
Jeff Tweedy
Songwriter
John Stirratt
Songwriter
Mikael Jorgensen
Songwriter
Nels Cline
Songwriter
Patrick Sansone
Songwriter
Jim O'Rourke
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Wilco
Producer
Stan Doty
Recording Engineer
TJ Doherty
Recording Engineer
Robert Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Jim Scott
Mixing Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Jason Tobias
Assistant Engineer
Kevin Dean
Assistant Engineer
Tom Gloady
Assistant Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I try to stay busy
I do the dishes, I mow the lawn
I try to keep myself occupied
Even though I know, you're not coming home
[Verse 2]
I try to keep the house nice and neat
I make my bed, I change the sheets
I even learned how to use a washing machine
Keeping things clean, doesn't change anything
[Verse 3]
What am I going to do when I run out of shirts to fold?
What am I going to do when I run out of lawn to mow?
What am I going to do if you never come home?
Tell me, oh what am I going to do?
[Verse 4]
Oh, I hate it
I hate it here
When you're gone
[Verse 5]
I caught myself thinking
I caught myself thinking once again
I have to try to keep my mind out of this
Try not to pretend
[Verse 6]
I'll check the phone
I'll check the mail
I'll check the phone again
I call your mom
She says you're not there
And I should take care
[Verse 7]
Oh, I hate it here
When you're gone
I hate it
I hate it here
When you're gone
[Verse 8]
I try to stay busy
I take out the trash, I sweep the floor
Try to keep myself occupied
'Cause I know, you don't live here anymore
Written by: Glenn Kotche, Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Mikael Jorgensen, Nels Cline, Patrick Sansone