Take my belongings
I don't need the mess they make
Take them for pawning
Just know all the artwork's fake

But don't you take
Don't you take 
No, don't you take
Don't take my sadness away

Take off in the morning
With my riches; take them all
Take a picture
Tack my spirit with it to the wall

But don't you take
Don't you take 
No, don't you take
Don't take my sadness away

Take my money honey
Wisdom is not my middle name
Take my body
Take your time and leave me tame

But don't you take
Don't you take 
No, don't you take
Don't take my sadness away

I will make myself a story
I am making a scene
When I'm [bad word] you will adore me
Oh, I need my suffering

So, don't take my sadness away
Don't take my sadness away
Don't take my sadness away
Why not take all of me
But let my sadness stay