just yesterday

I still see you
like it was just yesterday
after the parties
drunk at Denny's
talking shit
I still expect you
to walk in the door your usual way
needing to piss
too much beer
overdoing it a bit

          so why did you leave
          and why am I still here
          I don't know what to believe
          my eyes aren't clear

I can still hear you
like it was just yesterday
slide on finger
pick in hand
glass on strings
I still expect you
to get your guitar and play
Keith Richard
Lou Reed
you made Santa Paula sing

          so why did you leave
          and why am I still here
          there are things I can't conceive
          that you heard crystal clear

I can still learn from you
like it was just yesterday
melodies
lyrics
you saved my life, you know
I still expect you
to share your magic 
microphones
and music
voices on the radio

          so why did you leave
          and why am I still hear
          I have no idea
          the answer's not clear
          why did you leave
          why am I still here
          I hope to be with you
          after I disappear

I still see you
like it was just yesterday