[Verse 1]
I was eight years old with a furry animal
Oh-oh
Had to say goodbye to the fuzzy little guy
Oh no

[Chorus]
Asked my neighbours
"Would you please take care of him for me?
Don't let him know I'm goin'
Take care of him for me
Take care of him for me"

[Verse 2]
I was thirteen years old with a heart made of gold
Oh-oh
Tried to make some friends, almost killed myself instead
Oh no

[Chorus]
They said the meds would take care of things for me
I don't think they are working
Take care of things for me
Take care of things for me

[Verse 3]
Today I felt scared thinkin' 'bout your empty bed
Oh-oh
But I know you'll be fine, yeah, you've got to stay alive
Oh-oh
[Chorus]
Just don't forget to take care of you for me
I've been where you are goin'
Take care of you for me
Take care of you for me