Bread and Water

Seldom do I get to tell you

this moment always slips away

Lock the door cause it's time to

turn the lights down and

listen to what I say

I'm gonna tell you what you

mean to me and when

I'm done I hope you'll see

That they can take the romance

from a lovers moon

Take the warmth from a sunrise

in June, take a melody, yet

take that tune and I'd still get by

Take the magic from children's hearts

take the sounds of laughter

just leave me bread and water

and you

They can put me out on the street

take my money

take the shoes off my feet

place my head on a rock

lay me down to sleep

and I'd still get by

Take the shirt off my back if they want

leave me naked and cold if they must

but don't take my bread and water

or you

I'd give my hopes and I'd give my dreams

If they'd have to have it all

there's just three things I need

Take my pride, take my dignity

last of all take my memories

with what's left of me I'd say

with my final breath I'd pray

for bread and water

and you

And I'd tell you what I'd do

I'd give it all and more it's true

even bread and water

for you