Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

by Nina Simone

From the album: The Best of Nina Simone

Track 12 of 12 on The Best of Nina Simone (1969).

Duration: 2:44

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Lyrics for Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

Baby, you understand me now If sometimes you see that I'm mad Don't you know, no one alive can always be an angel? When everything goes wrong, you see some bad But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood You know sometimes baby I'm so carefree With a joy that's hard to hide And then sometimes again it seems that all I have is worry And then you're bound to see my other side But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood If I seem edgy I want you to know I never mean to take it out on you Life has its problems And I get more than my share But that's one thing I never mean to do, 'cause I love you Oh-oh baby, I'm just human Don't you know I have faults, like anyone? Sometimes I find myself alone regretting some little foolish thing Some simple thing that I've done I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood Don't let me be misunderstood I try so hard So please don't let me be misunderstood

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