[Verse 1] 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 cant wear a face that will betray me [Chorus] Oh, if youre gonna love me, love the life I lead Need the things I need, dont try to change me If youre gonna take me, take me for what I am I cant be another man, I cant be free Cos the life I lead is the life I lead [Verse 2] Money in my pocket never seems to last too long Ive gambled on the way and drowned my sorrows Though God knows, I cant pretend its better on my own I cant promise you a new tomorrow [Chorus] [2x] [Outro] If youre gonna love me, love the life I lead Need the things I need, dont try to change me If youre gonna take me, take me for what I am I cant be another man, I cant be free Cos the life I
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