Life has come a long way since yester day (I say)
And it’s not the same old thing over again (I say)
Just do what you feel and don’t you fool yourself (I say)
Cause I can’t make you happy unless I am (I say, I say)

Chorus
I’ve got to be true to myself (x4)

They’re in they’re out, I’ve asked many questions (I say)
Only to find the truth it never changes (I say)
If you don’t deal with it, it keeps killing you a little by little
Call me selfish if you will, my life I alone I can live (I say, I say)

Chorus
I’ve got to be true to myself (x4)

I don’t care if it hurts
I’m tired of playing all these games
I’ve reached a point in life
Hey, no longer can I be this way
Don’t come crying to me
I too have shed my share of tears
I’m moving on, yes I’m grooving on
Hey, well I’m finally free

Chorus
I’ve got to be true to myself (x8)