Songwriter: Merle Haggard

It's a way of mine to say just what I'm thinking
And to do the things I really wanna do
You wanna change the part of me I'm proud of
So I can't be myself when I'm with you

Oh, you never liked the clothes I wear on Sunday
Just because I don't believe the way you do
But I believe the Lord knows I'm unhappy
And I can't be myself when I'm with you

I can't be myself and be what pleases you
Deep down inside, I don't believe, oh, you want me to
It's not my way to take so long deciding
That I can't be myself when I'm with you

I can't be myself and be what pleases you
Deep down inside, I don't believe that you want me to
Oh, and I believe the Lord knows I'm unhappy
And I can't be myself when I'm with you
I can't be myself when I'm with you

LeAnn Rimes

Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (August 28, 1982) is a country singer who uses the stage name LeAnn Rimes. Born in Jackson, Mississippi she started performing at age 7 and had become a country star by age 13. Known for her vocals, many say she sounds a lot like Patsy Cline.

Rimes is a two-time Grammy winner and remains active in music. She’s gone through some troubles in the past few years, perhaps the result of such a young start in the business of music.