You kept the ones you traveled with In packages like they were gifts You stored them on your cleanest shelf Leaving no time to use yourself So take all the time Take all the time That you want from me If you’re lonesome my dear Take all the time that you need So take all the time Take all the time That you want from me I don’t need to sleep, so Take all the time that you need You brushed the dust off of my shoes Then polished them to darker hues You laced them up and tied them tight Just for to spend with me the night So take all the time Take all the time That you want from me If you’re lonesome my dear Take all the time that you need So take all the time Take all the time That you want from me I don’t need to sleep, so Take all the time that you need Down in the valley I pray for the ones I love I’m far from the meadow With sky turning gray above If I could just let go Of all of the things I love Then I could serve you With all of my heart and head So take all the time Take all the time That you want from me Take all the time Take all the time that you need