When I am myself

I get to be the true me

I don't have to hide my feelings

I can let my joyous smiles and bubbling laughter go

I get to be the proud senior who graduates

In the top six of her class

I get to be the inspired helper

Of a special education teacher

When springtime rolls around

I'll be walking in line

With my fellow graduates

Accepting a diploma and going on my way

To be a special education teacher

 

When I am myself

I can let my musical talent shine

With my fingers gliding across the piano

I set myself free 

With the singing voice inside of me

But only few get to see  

The wonders of who I am

When I am myself

 

With school starting again

I let my abilities shine through my work

I wonder about my friends 

And worry about graduating

I think of all the times past

But now I don't have to think

What people see in me and if they'll be my friend

Because I don't have to worry about others

As long as I stay true to myself

And I always will try to

When I am myself

 

Nothing compares to the love

Jesus has for me

He loves me when I fail

And holds me when I'm scared

He guides me through every day

And helps me as scares come my way

But He is proud of me the most

When I am myself