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Original Broadway Cast – Take Me Or Leave Me lyrics
Maureen
Every single day
I walk down the street
I hear people say
"baby's so sweet"

Ever 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'd kill to fill your shoes
You love the limelight too, baby

So be mine or don't waste your time
Cryin'-"honeybear-are you still 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's in your bed, baby?

Kiss pookie

Joanne
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 - but I love you
What to do
With my impromtu baby

So be wise
This girl satisfies
You've got a prize but don't compromise
You're one lucky baby
Take me for what I am

Maureen
A control freak

Joanne
Who I was meant to be

Maureen
A snob-yet over-attentive

Joanne
And if you give a damn

Maureen
A lovable, droll geek

Joanne
Take me baby or leave me

Maureen
And anal retentive!

Both
That's it!

Joanne
The straw that breaks my back

Both
I quit

Joanne
Unless you take it back

Both
Women

Maureen
What is it about them?

Both
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!
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