Written by Merle Haggard
C G7 C It's a way of mine to say just what I'm thinking G7 C And to do the things I really want to do F C And you want to change the part of me I'm proud of G7 C So I can't be myself when I'm with you G7 C Oh you never liked the clothes I wear on Sunday G7 C Just because I don't believe the way you do F C But I believe the Lord knows I'm unhappy G7 C C7 Cause I can't be myself when I'm with you F C I can't be myself and be what pleases you F C G7 And down deep inside I don't believe that you want me to F C And it's not my way to take so long deciding G7 C That I can't be myself when I'm with you F C I can't be myself and be what pleases you F C G7 And down deep inside I don't believe that you want me to F C And it's not my way to take so long deciding G7 C That I can't be myself when I'm with you