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Recorded by Bob Dylan, Columbia Recording Studios, Nashville, TN, Apr 26, 1969,
released on "Self Portrait", Jun 8, 1970.
Lyrics as performed by Bob Dylan, transcribed by Manfred Helfert.

Why must you always try to make me over?
Take me as I am or let me go.
White lilies never grow on stalks of clover,
Take me as I am or let me go.

You are trying to reshape me in a mould, love,
In the image of someone you used to know.
But I won't be a stand-in for an old love,
Take me as I am or let me go.

You've tried to change me ever since you've met me.
Take me as I am or let me go.
If you can not overlook my faults, forget me,
Take me as I am or let me go.

You are trying to reshape me in a mould, love,
In the image of someone you used to know.
But I won't be a stand-in for an old love,
Take me as I am or let me go.