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Behind The Wall by Tracy Chapman

Last night I heard the screaming
Loud voices behind the wall
Another (1)__________________ night for me
It won't do no good to call
The police
Always come late
If they come at all

Last night I (2)__________ the screaming
Loud voices behind the wall
Another sleepless night for me
It won't do no good to call
The police
Always come late
If they (3)________ at all

And (4)________ they arrive
they say (5)________ can't interfere
With domestic affairs
Between a man and his wife
And as they walk out the door
The tears well up in her eyes

Last night I heard the screaming
Then a (6)______________ that chilled my soul
Prayed (7)________ I was dreaming
When I saw the ambulance in the road

And the policeman said
'I'm here to (8)________ the peace
Will the crowd disperse
I think we all could use some sleep'

Last night I heard the screaming
Loud voices behind the wall
Another sleepless night for me
It won't do no (9)________ to call
The police
Always (10)________ late
If they come at all
Answers:
(1) sleepless(2) heard(3) come(4) when(5) they(6) silence(7) that(8) keep(9) good(10) come