[Verse 1]
I know there's a time for living
I'm aware that we all must die
But why must my young life end so soon?
Such a shame to weep and cry

[Verse 2]
In the night someone is calling
And in my mind a picture remains
People say I've gone half crazy
People say that I'm insane

[Chorus]
Don't take my life
Away from me
Don't take my life
Oh, set me free
A fire is burning
And time is driftin' away

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]
They say that I killed my dear brother
This terrible crime I didn't do
Even my very own momma says
Oh babe, what came over you
People judge and peer down at me
As tears stream down my face
I can't find a reason or any rhyme
I think there must be some mistake
[Chorus]
Don't take my life
Away from me
Don't take my life
Set me free
A fire is burning
And time is driftin' away

[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge]
As only I stand witness
To my plea
People shake their heads
And pity me
Sentencing has dealt
The final blow
To live my life
Remaining on death row

[Chorus]
Don't take my life
Away from me
Don't take my life
Set me free
Don't take my life
Away from me
Don't take my life
Set me free
A fire is burning
And time is driftin' away
[Guitar Solo]