[Intro]
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know, you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real

[Verse 1]
My mama told me when I was young
"We are all born superstars"
She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on
In the glass of her boudoir
"There's nothing wrong with loving who you are"
She said, "'Cause He made you perfect, babe"
So hold your head up, girl, and you'll go far
Listen to me when I say

[Chorus 1]
Don't go for second best, baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know, you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real

[Verse 2]
Long stem roses are the way to your heart
But he needs to start with your head
Satin sheets are very romantic
What happens when you're not in bed?
You deserve the best in life
So if the time isn't right, then move on
Second best is never enough
You'll do much better, baby, on your own
[Chorus 2]
I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way

[Post-Chorus]
Ooh, there ain't no other way
Baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way
So if you want it right now, make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh baby, ready or not

[Verse 3]
And when you're gone he might regret it
Think about the love he once had
Try to carry on, but he just won't get it
He'll be back on his knees

[Bridge]
I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way
Born this way
Born, born, born, bo-bo-bo-born this way
[Chorus 2]
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret (Express yourself)
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way (Born, born, born, bo-bo-bo-born)

[Outro]
I was born this way, hey
I was born this way, hey (Don't go for second best, baby)
I'm on the right track, baby (Put your love to the test)
I was born this way, hey (You know, you know, you've got to)
Hey, I was born this way (Make him express how he feels)
Hey, hey, hey, hey (And maybe then you'll know your love is real)