I took a chance

I took a train to heaven

I found some freedom there



I rolled the dice

I threw a lucky seven

I only took my share



I travelled light

I carried next to nothing

enough to get me there



I played the part

in my imagination

was I a fool to care?



I only took what I needed,

only took what I needed.



Took my guitar

Change that was in my pocket

I went from town to town



Where life was cheap

love went for next to nothing

caught with my trousers down



I only took what I needed,

only took what I needed.



I've been a master and a slave

But I never took more than I gave.



I found a face

I had a fascination

You let me rule your world



I had a job

I had a reputation

Until the flags unfurled



Then in a flash

in my imagination

I felt the chains dig in



I packed my bags

turned in my resignation

got on the train again.



I only took what I needed,

only took what I needed.