don't take that away from me... i want the better life you promised it would come to me in the end you say it's not that far away from my hands all i ever wanted was some peace and quiet don't take that away from me all i ever wanted was some peace and quiet you took that away from me you said you were on my side where were you where were you all the nights i cried you've hurt me so to hear you talk that way you walk away all i want to know is where you are all i ever wanted was some peace and quiet don't take that away from me all i ever wanted was some peace and quiet you took that away from me all i ever wanted was some peace and quiet don't take that away from me...