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 We left home when we was barely past eleventeen

 Been back and fourth and all around through hell and rain

 I've loved you half of your life and I’ll keep on lovin’ you

 But I can't change and live the way you want me to

We spend a lot of time out on the highway

Comin’ from some town we played along the way ss

After 30 years of knowing me the way you do ||

You know I can’t change and live the way you want me to-i

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But babe,

 That red bandana tied around your auburn hair

 You look like you ought to be somebody's wife somewhere

 You ain't never going to be no Bobby McGee but you’re tryin’ to

 But I can't change and live the way you want me to

Every time you leave the stage I know you've had your fill

And I wonder why you grew up and why I never will

Hey, I'm 41 today still going on 22

But I can't change and live the way you want me to

Chorus

I can't change and live the way you want me to