(Dolly Parton) If you hear me crying in the night

Pretend that you don't hear me it's alright

Don't ask me why I'm crying, please don't make a sound

I don't know why, it's just the way I am

And if you think I act a little strange

And you don't understand when I do things

Like running through the fields while the rain is pouring down

I don't know why, it's just the way I am And even though you may not understand me

I hope that you'll accept me like I am

For there are many sides of me, my mind and spirit must be free

And I might smile when other folks would frown

I don't know why, it's just the way I am I might go out chasing butterflies

And if I fail to catch one I might cry

And if you want me you might find me in the meadow walking 'round

I don't know why, it's just the way I am I might be home and busy cleaning house

And in the middle of my work I might go out

And go play games with children at the playground

It makes me happy, and that's just the way I am And even though you may not understand me

I hope that you'll accept me like I am

For there are childish sides of me

My mind and spirit must be free

I might smile when you think I should frown

I don't know why, it's just the way I am