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(RIFF2)

(VERSE)

I've been away so long I hardly knew the place

 It's been too long since I've been around

Just like I rolling stone I ain't go no home

(Repeat the RIFF2)

But my boys are back in town

It's been two long years that I've been on the run

 From lawyers, lovers, monies and a lawman's son

You though tit was the last you heard from me

 Well you better back up to catch up with me

 'Cause I'm livin' in the fast, speeding like a steam train

Just before I fall, just before I fall off the track

(Chorus)

 Taking it back

 I'm taking it back

 Taking it back

 You took it away, took it away

 All I can say is we're taking it back

(VERSE)

I'm the same old dog that I used to be

The word's all over town that you've been looking for me

I'm no different that I was before

Give you what you need and then I'm out the door

 'Cause I'm livin' in the fast lane, coming like a hurricane

 A snake without a rattle, baby that's a matter of fact

(Chorus)

 Taking it back

 I'm taking it back

 Taking it back

 You took it away, took it away

 All I can say is we're taking it back

(SOLO)

(VERSE) (repeat the riff2)

I've been away so long it's good to see your face

Barkeep, won't you buy me a round?

Raise a glass to the good times past

Then we'll tear this damn place down

(Chorus)

 Taking it back

 Taking it back

 Taking it back

 Taking it back