[00:13.30]They can't take it from me if they try
[00:19.14]I lived through those early days
[00:25.08]So many times I had to change the pain to laughter
[00:31.04]Just to keep from getting crazed
[00:42.94]Dressed in black from head to toe
[00:45.98]Two guitars across our backs
[00:48.90]We would walk the city roads
[00:54.86]Seeking someone who would listen to the music
[01:00.72]That we were writing down at home
[01:06.72]But they can't take it from me if they try
[01:12.64]I lived through those early days
[01:18.53]So many times I had to change the pain to laughter
[01:24.56]Just to keep from getting crazy
[01:42.60]Hair slicked back with Vaseline
[01:45.58]Like the pictures on the wall
[01:48.56]Of the local record shop
[01:54.55]Hearing noises we were destined to remember
[02:00.42]We willed the thrill to never stop
[02:18.34]May sweet memories of friends from the past
[02:22.93]Always come to you, when you look for them
[02:30.32]And your inspiration, long may it last
[02:35.22]May it come to you, time and time again
[02:53.96]Now everybody seems to have their own opinion
[03:00.06]Who did this and who did that
[03:05.90]But as for me I don't see how they can remember
[03:11.66]When they weren't where it was at
[03:17.90]And they can't take it from me if they try
[03:23.79]I lived through those early days
[03:29.68]So many times I had to change the pain to laughter
[03:35.67]Just to keep from getting crazed
[03:41.81]I lived through those early days
[03:47.73]I lived through those early days
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