Love Me For the Right Reason

Note: The song's chorus is in italics.
By James Harvey Stout (deceased). This material is now in the public domain.
The complete collection of Mr. Stout's songs is at http://www.james-harvey-stout.com/songs.htm .

I plan my love carefully.
I am not the kind
To go falling in love
And falling behind.

I've known enough foolishness
And blinding desire,
And also the truth
Of my heart's secret fire.

Love me for the right reason,
Or let me be.
Few understand
The needs in me.

Love me for the right reason,
When you take my hand.
I'm not hard to love,
If you know who I am.

I spent many years alone.
Then I was found by the crowd,
And went spinning in love,
Around and around.

Now I choose my solitude,
And those few friends for me
Who can sense my spirit,
And honor its peace.

Love me for the right reason,
Or let me be.
Few understand
The needs in me.

Love me for the right reason,
When you take my hand.
I'm not hard to love,
If you know who I am.