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Behind The Wall by Tracy Chapman

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

Last night I heard the screaming
Loud voices behind the wall
Another (2)__________________ 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 they can't interfere
With domestic affairs
Between a man and his wife
And as (5)________ (6)________ out the door
The tears well up in her eyes

Last night I heard the screaming
Then a silence that chilled my soul
Prayed that I was dreaming
When I saw the ambulance in the road

And the (7)__________________ said
'I'm here to keep the peace
Will the crowd disperse
I think we all could use some sleep'

Last night I heard the screaming
Loud (8)____________ behind the wall
Another sleepless (9)__________ for me
It won't do no good to call
The police
Always come late
If (10)________ come at all
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