Take Me Or Leave Me Lyrics - Singles - Original Broadway Cast

Every single day, I walk down the street 

I hear people say, "Baby's so sweet" 

Every since puberty, everybody stares at me 

Boys-girls, I can't help it, baby 

So be kind, don't lose your mind 

Just remember that I'm your baby 

Take me for what I am 

Who I was meant to be 

And if you give a damn 

Take me baby or leave me 

Take me baby or leave me 

A tiger in a cage, can never see the sun 

This diva needs her stage, baby, let's have fun 

You are the one I choose, folks would kill to fill your shoes 

You love the limelight too now baby 

So be mine or don't waste my time 

Cryin', "Oh honey bear, are you still my, my, my baby?" 

Take me for what I am 

Who I was meant to be 

And if you give a damn 

Take me baby or leave me 

No way, can I be what I'm not? 

But hey, don't you want your girl hot? 

Don't fight, don't lose your head 

'Cause every night, who's in your bed? 

Who, who's in your bed? 

[Incomprehensible] 

It won't work 

I look before I leap, I love margins and discipline 

I make lists in my sleep, baby, what's my sin? 

Never quit, I follow through, I hate mess that I love you 

What to do with my impromptu baby? 

So be wise 'cause this girl satisfies 

You've got a prize but don't compromise 

You're one lucky baby 

Take me for what I am 

(A control freak) 

Who I was meant to be? 

(A snob, yet over-attentive) 

And if you give a damn 

(A lovable, droll geek) 

Take me baby or leave me 

(And anal retentive) 

That's it, the straw that breaks my back 

I quit unless you take it back 

Women, what is it about them? 

Can't live with them or without them 

Take me for what I am 

Who I was meant to be 

And if you give a damn 

Take me baby or leave me 

Take me baby or leave me 

Guess, I'm leavin', I'm gone