I can't help it, that's the way that I am I can't help it, I don't know how to share I tried to do the things I feel inside And believe me, that's a real delight Have you considered what it does to your soul? You sell it when you play some other's role Be yourself dear in what you choose to be I'll not change you, I need you, can't you see? So try me and maybe you'll love me 'Cause I can't help it, that's the way that I am That's the way that I am I don't know how to share I tried to do the things I feel inside And believe me, that's a real delight Have you considered what it does to your soul? You sell it when you play some other's role Be yourself dear in what you choose to be I'll not change you, I need you, can't you see? So try me and maybe you'll love me 'Cause I can't help it, that's the way that I am