Lyrics:

(Egan/Rafferty)

Late again, when I get home you'll be waiting
Still you know there ain't no use in you complaining
I know that I can show some respect, especially when I'm wrong
But when I get back I know you'll say, 'You've been away too long.'

Ooooh, la-la-la, oooh...

I wonder why I stay when everybody's gone, yeah
There's always something there, that keeps me hanging on

Ooooh, la-la-la, oooh...

I wonder why I stay when everybody's gone away
There's always something there, that keeps me hanging on

I know that I can show some respect, especially when I'm wrong
Late again, when I get home you'll be waiting

Joe Egan: Vocals, Keyboard
Gerry Rafferty: Vocals, Guitar
Paul Pilnick: Lead Guitar
Tony Williams: Bass
Rod Coombes: Drums