Don’t Take Away My Heart

It was another Tuesday morning
I was getting ready to work
Got the shoes and socks on my feet
Saw your letter on the table
Next to your favorite mug
And it said that you were leaving me
Well, I couldn’t believe it
I just sat in silence
I didn’t know what to feel
A part of me wanted to chase you
But I barely resisted
Cause I though that it wasn’t real

You can take your books
You can take your car
You can take everything you need
I won’t stand in your way
I won’t block the door
Just make one last promise to me

Chorus:

Don’t take away my heart
It’s everything I am
When I’m feeling blue
Don’t know what to do
Its strength helps me stand

Don’t tear it to pieces
Just leave it here with me
Don’t break it apart
Don’t take away my heart
It’s the only thing I need

Picked the phone up
And I heard your voice
You confirmed that it was true
So I said my goodbyes
And I hung up in tears
Knowing I had finally lost you
The memories are a waste
The dreams are a lie
But I don’t seem to care
Love is long gone
My home is empty now
Cause your presence isn’t there

You can take your life
You can take your stuff
You can take everything you see
I won’t tie you down
I won’t hold you up
As long as you swear this to me

(Chorus)

This goodbye may last forever
So I’m keeping what I can
My heart will help me move on
It makes me all that I am

You can take your clothes
You can take your CDs
You can take some room to breathe
I won’t get on my knees
I won’t pull you close
Just do one last thing for me

(Chorus)



Copyright 2005: Carter Tachikawa



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