[Verse 1]
I wish you'd call me on the telephone
I want to hear your voice
Reaching late into the night
I would live on the telephone if I was
Listening to you talk about your day

[Chorus]
I nod my head, count the days gone by
Since I held onto your words

[Verse 2]
I used to call you on the telephone
I couldn't catch my breath
To expel a single word
You would hang up your telephone
You always looked confused
Then you'd turn and close the blinds

[Chorus]
I nod my head, count the days gone by
Since I held onto your words

[Outro]
Pick up your telephone
Pick up your telephone