For a while there it was rough But lately, I've been doin' better Than the last four cold Decembers I recall And I see my family every month I found a girl my parents love She'll come and stay the night, and I think I might have it all And I thank God every day For the girl he sent my way But I know the things he gives me, he can take away And I hold you every night And that's a feeling I wanna get used to But there's no man as terrified as the man who stands to lose you Oh, I hope I don't lose you Mmm Please stay I want you, I need you, oh, God Don't take These beautiful things that I've got Please stay I want you, I need you, oh, God Don't take These beautiful things that I've got Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, please Please don't take I found my mind, I'm feelin' sane It's been a while, but I'm finding my faith If everything's good and it's great, why do I sit and wait 'til it's gone? Oh, I'll tell ya, I know I've got enough I've got peace and I've got love But I'm up at night thinkin' I just might lose it all Please stay I want you, I need you, oh, God Don't take These beautiful things that I've got Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, please Please stay I want you, I need you, oh, God I need These beautiful things that I've got