Just The Way I Am

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