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

Great song, thanks for posting up the lyrics, Rose-Lyn!

Being fans and loving Elvis as we do, loving Elvis and the life he led comes so very easily, that's for sure!

I know that Every Song Elvis Sang He Sang from his Heart, but in this song I think Especially. When he tells us his Fans that he Needs Our Love More then we may Ever Understand, it is Because he could Feel Our Love unlike any other Kind of Love he Ever had in his Life.

I agree he was singing it not just to be singing it, he was saying what he felt and how it was... right from the heart. As only he would do. wjh

I hope your having a Great Sunday Wanda, and I so Agree with what you said.

Me too, absolutely!

You Betcha! A BIG AMEN!