[Verse 1]
You try to put a tag on me, mama
You try to make out to be so good
You try to make love you like you think I should

[Verse 2]
You're hearin' stories 'bout me, baby
I'm not what you want me to be
Before you leave me, baby, I just want you to see

[Chorus]
I am just what I am
I'm an ordinary man
If you love me, you'll understand
I'm an ordinary man

[Verse 3]
When we first met the fire was burning, girl
But now I'm tied to so many things
But I still love you, honey, please don't set me free

[Chorus]
I am just what I am
I'm an ordinary man
If you love me, you'll understand
I'm an ordinary man
[Solo]

[Verse 4]
You went and left me all alone, baby
But I still want you, girl, to see
I'll always love you, honey, please come back to me

[Chorus]
I am just what I am
I'm an ordinary man
If you love me, you'll understand
I'm trying to tell you, baby
I am just what I am
Just an ordinary man
If you love me, you'll understand
I'm an ordinary man