I was small when the nights got loud
I was lost in a broken crowd
I heard words no child should hear
Saw too much for my little years
I learned fast how to disappear
Stayed real quiet just to make it here
I held it all down
Cried without a sound
I was a child
No one on my side
I needed love
But no one heard me cry
I was a child
Slowly losin' my smile
Just played my old Fender
Tried to stay alive
Hm-mm
Mm-mm
I was left when I needed care
I was hurt but no one was there
I was cold in a crowded room
I grew up way too much too soon
I watched wrong walk across that floor
Heard slammed doors I could not ignore
I learned fast not to ask for more
Stayed real quiet just to make it through
I held it all down
Cried without a sound
I was a child
No one on my side
I needed love
But no one heard me cry
I was a child
Slowly losin' my smile
Just played my old Fender
Tried to stay alive
I still see that young face in the mirror sometimes
With fear in the blue light and tears in the eyes
I was a child
No one on my side
I needed love
No one heard me cry
I was a child
Slowly losin' my smile
Just played my old Fender
Tried to stay alive
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