My baby's gone, gone into a bad dream In the shape of a black boot aiming for his had They said; watch it woman, get out of here, save your tears Save your tears for a white love who deserves your prayers You don't need matches to make something burn Left me your ashes and walked away All I can think of is how to get back Taking it day by day ... I make it on my own, Make it on my own again Baby's gone I'm on my own again I make it on my own, Make it on my own again Baby's gone I'm on my own again My baby's gone, running down the street like a wild horse I said watch out my love, watch out! Baby turned his head Just in time to feel the breeze across his face Of the first blow That night the sky turned white You don't need matches to make something burn Left me your ashes and walked away All I can think of is how to get back Taking it day by day ... I make it on my own, Make it on my own again Baby's gone I'm on my own again I make it on my own, Make it on my own again Baby's gone I'm on my own again I make it on my own, Make it on my own again Baby's gone I'm on my own again