I’ve Got to Be Somebody
Joe South * Track #3 On So the Seeds Are Growing
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I’ve Got to Be Somebody Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I never had any reason for ambition or drive
In fact I never had nobody 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"
[Pre-Chorus]
But who would ever think that she
Would ever have a look at me
Seriously?
[Chorus]
Oh Lord (I gotta be somebody), oh Lord (I gotta to be somebody)
I've got to be somebody (I gotta be somebody), yeah (I gotta be somebody)
Down on my knees
Beggin' please, please, please
I got to win her love for me
[Verse 2]
I grew up on the sidewalks got along the best I could, yeah
Daddy worked all day long but it didn't seem to do no good, no
I never asked for much before
But here I am at Heaven's door
And I'll return the favor if I can
[Pre-Chorus]
But I would rather die than see
Her love turn into sympathy
For me
[Chorus]
Oh Lord (I gotta be somebody), oh Lord (I gotta be somebody)
I've got to be somebody (I gotta be somebody), yes, I have (I gotta be somebody)
Down on my knees
Beggin' please, please, please
I got to win her love for me
[Outro]
Yeah, yeah
Got to be somebody
Somebody, hear me now