Take Me Or Leave Me lyrics
by RENT



Maureen:Every single day,I walk down the streetI hear people say: "Baby's so sweet!"Ever since pubertyEverybody stares at me,Boys, girls I can't help it, baby.So be kind, and don't lose your mindJust remember, that I'm your babyTake 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!Maureen:A tiger in a cageCan never see the sun.This diva needs her stage, baby,Let’s have fun!You are the one I choose,Folks would kill to fill your shoes!You love the limelight too now, baby!So be mine, and don't waste my timeCryin', "Oh honey bear are you still my, my, my baby?"Joanne:Don't you dare!Maureen: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 loose your head,'Cause every night who's in your bed?Who? Who's in your bed?Spoken: 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 impromptu baby?So be wise, 'cause this girl satisfies,You got a prize, but don't compromiseYou're one lucky baby!!!Joanne: Take me for what I am!Maureen: Control freak!Joanne: Who I was meant to be!Maureen: A snob yet over attentive!Joanne: And, if you give a damn!Maureen: A loveable 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!Chorus: Both: Take me for what I amJoanne: Who I was meant to beMaureen: Who I was meant to beand, if you give a damnJoanne: and if you give a damn you betterTake me baby, or leave meMaureen: Take me baby, take me or leave meBoth: Take me baby or leave meSpoken: Guess I'm leaving, I'm gone!