“I’m Not Built That Way” was released on August 21, 1993 as the third single from Billy’s album, Fire in the Dark. It peaked at #34.
[Verse 1]
I am not a devil, I am not a saint
Can't tell if the wood is good by looking at the paint
It's not that I don't love you
Some words are just hard for me to say
I wish I was a poet
Honey I'm not built that way
[Verse 2]
I know someone hurt you, that's all in the past
He was one to hit and run but I don't work like that
Gonna take forever to finish what we started here today
I just can't lie about it
Honey I'm not built that way
[Chorus]
I'm built to go the distance, solid as a rock
I climb all my mountains to the top
And I won't run for cover
Even when our sunny skies turn gray
Honey I'm not built that way
[Verse 3]
Saying it is one thing
Proving it takes time
But the thought that I don't love you
Should never cross your mind
[Chorus]
I'm built to go the distance, solid as a rock
I climb all my mountains to the top
And I won't run for cover
Even when our sunny skies turn gray
Honey I'm not built that way
I’m Not Built That Way was written by George Teren & Don Pfrimmer.
I’m Not Built That Way was produced by Billy Dean & Jimmy Bowen.
Billy Dean released I’m Not Built That Way on Sat Aug 21 1993.