I remember long ago when I'd be set outside to play
It seemed some kids would always come around and take my favorite toys away

People are always taking things away from me
I just can't understand it why they won't let me be

It seems I never get to keep the things that I've always loved the best
People couldn't stand to see somebody sind a little share of happiness

People are always taking things...

But then you came along and made your love to me and it made up for all the past
And I thought that I'd found something I could get to keep at last

But here I am again with nothing left but this broken heart I own
Someone came along and took away your love the sweetest thing I've ever known

People are always taking things away from me
And now they're even taking your sweet love away
People are always taking things away from me