[00:13.300] They can't take it from me if they try [00:19.140] I lived through those early days [00:25.080] So many times I had to change the pain to laughter [00:31.040] Just to keep from getting crazed [00:42.940] Dressed in black from head to toe [00:45.980] Two guitars across our backs [00:48.900] We would walk the city roads [00:54.860] Seeking someone who would listen to the music [01:00.720] That we were writing down at home [01:06.720] But they can't take it from me if they try [01:12.640] I lived through those early days [01:18.530] So many times I had to change the pain to laughter [01:24.560] Just to keep from getting crazy [01:42.600] Hair slicked back with Vaseline [01:45.580] Like the pictures on the wall [01:48.560] Of the local record shop [01:54.550] Hearing noises we were destined to remember [02:00.420] We willed the thrill to never stop [02:18.340] May sweet memories of friends from the past [02:22.930] Always come to you, when you look for them [02:30.320] And your inspiration, long may it last [02:35.220] May it come to you, time and time again [02:53.960] Now everybody seems to have their own opinion [03:00.060] Who did this and who did that [03:05.900] But as for me I don't see how they can remember [03:11.660] When they weren't where it was at [03:17.900] And they can't take it from me if they try [03:23.790] I lived through those early days [03:29.680] So many times I had to change the pain to laughter [03:35.670] Just to keep from getting crazed [03:41.810] I lived through those early days [03:47.730] I lived through those early days