Jack Tempchin - They're Taking Everything Away Lyrics

They're Taking Everything Away
written: J. Tempchin and G. Frey
lead vocal: J. Tempchin

Wear your seat belt in your car
Don't stop in at that smoky bar
Don't you watch those young girls dance
'Cause, man, you're takin' quite a chance

You better learn to do without
Just have some celery and sprouts
Don't touch that milk or cheese or meat
And no more ice cream for a treat


They're takin' everything away
They're takin' everything away
"That's no good for you," they say
They're takin' everything away

You can't get drunk, you can't get high
You can't have sex or you might die
There's nothing left to do but pray
They're takin' everything away


No more coffee, no more booze
You best be careful what you choose
And you can go ahead and cry
'Cause no more burgers, no more fries


They're takin' everything away
They're takin' everything away
"That's no good for you," they say
They're takin' everything away

You gave up donuts long ago
Now give up girls and pot and blow
I guess I'll live a long long time
But until then I'll lose my mind


They're takin' everything away
They're takin' everything away
"That's no good for you," they say
They're takin' everything away


You can't get drunk, you can't get high
You can't have sex or you might die
There's nothing left to do but pray
They're takin' everything away

 

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