(words & music by macauley - greenaway)

I am not a wise man neither am i a fool

But what i am the way the good lord made me

Though i need you more than you may ever understand

I can't wear a face that will betray me



Oh, if you're gonna love me, love the life i lead

Need the things i need, don't try to change me

If you're gonna take me, take me for what i am

I can't be another man, i can't be free

'cos the life i lead is the life i lead



Money in my pocket never seems to last too long

I've gambled on the way and drowned my sorrows

Though god knows i can't pretend it's better on my own

I can't promise you a new tomorrow



Oh, if you're gonna love me, love the life i lead

Need the things i need, don't try to change me

If you're gonna take me, take me for what i am

I can't be another man, i can't be free

'cos the life i lead is the life i lead


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