I've Got To Be Somebody

I never had any reason

For ambition or drive

In fact, I never had anybody

That cared if I'm alive



But then one day she came my way

And I heard a voice within me say

Don't let her get away

Whatever you do



But I never thought

That this could be

That she would ever

Look at me seriously



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And that's why

I've got to be somebody

I'm down on my knees

Begging please please please please

I've got to win her love for me



I grew up on the sidewalks

Got along the best I could

Mama worked all day long

And Papa was no good



I've never asked for much before

But here I am at Heaven's door

So help me please

Don't let her pass me by



'Cause I'd rather die than see

Her love turn into sympathy for me



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Got to be somebody

Got to be somebody

So tired of being a nobody



I've got to be somebody

I'm down on my knees

Begging please please please please

I've got to win her love for me