Love Me, Love the Life I Lead

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I am not a wise man neither am I a fool
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But what I am the way the good Lord made me
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Though I need you more than you may ever understand
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I can't wear a face that will betray me

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Oh, If you're gonna love me, love the life I lead
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Need the things I need, don't try to change me
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If you're gonna take me, take me for what I am
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I can't be another man, I can't be free
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From The life I lead, 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