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