Dolly Parton

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Just the Way I Am

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Just the Way I Am

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If You Hear Me Crying in the Night

Pretend That You Don't Hear Me It's Alright

Don't Ask Me Why I'm Crying, Please Don't Make a Sound

I Don't Know Why, It's Just the Way I Am

And If You Think I Act a Little Strange

And You Don't Understand When I Do Things

Like Running Through the Fields While the Rain Is Pouring Down

I Don't Know Why, It's Just the Way I Am

And Even Though You May Not Understand Me

I Hope That You'll Accept Me Like I Am

For There Are Many Sides of Me, My Mind and Spirit Must Be Free

And I Might Smile When Other Folks Would Frown

I Don't Know Why, It's Just the Way I Am

I Might Go Out Chasing Butterflies

And If I Fail to Catch One I Might Cry

And If You Want Me You Might Find Me in the Meadow Walking 'round

I Don't Know Why, It's Just the Way I Am

I Might Be Home and Busy Cleaning House

And in the Middle of My Work I Might Go Out

And Go Play Games With Children At the Playground

It Makes Me Happy, and That's Just the Way I Am

And Even Though You May Not Understand Me

I Hope That You'll Accept Me Like I Am

For There Are Childish Sides of Me

My Mind and Spirit Must Be Free

I Might Smile When You Think I Should Frown

I Don't Know Why, It's Just the Way I Am

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