Straight To The Bone

[Verse 1] I'm starring at this empty chair Listening for the laughter that went clear up to the ceiling It's so long since you were sitting there And now the rust is rusting and the paint is peeling I miss you, I read your letters and I almost break They're warm like flannel, I can still smell your after shave I don't spend all my time missing you like this, but when it hits, it hits [Chorus] You felt like home, and I feel you now straight to the bone I miss you [Verse 2] This sure can be a lonely place I want to look up and see you There standing in the doorway And I'd give anything to kiss your face And help you blow out the candles on your next birthday [Chorus] [Bridge] I want to hear you in the kitchen Making noise, singing out a tune at the top of your voice I wear these memories It's a blessing and a curse because when it hurts, it hurts [Chorus]