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
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 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
I only took what I needed
Only took what I needed
I only took what I needed
I only took what I needed