Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is a single from Nina Simone's album "Broadway-Blues-Ballads" (1964). It is one of Simone's most well known songs. Most notable covers: The Animals - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (1965) Santa Esmeralda - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (1977)

[Verse 1] Baby, you understand me now If sometimes you see that I'm mad Don't you know no one alive can always be an angel? When everything goes wrong, you see some bad [Chorus] But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood [Verse 2] You know: sometimes, baby, I'm so carefree With a joy that's hard to hide And then, sometimes, again it seems that all I have is worry And then you're bound to see my other side [Chorus] But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood [Bridge] If I seem edgy, I want you to know I never mean to take it out on you Life has its problems and I get more than my share But that's one thing I never mean to do 'cause I love you [Verse 3] Oh, baby I'm just human Don't you know I have faults like anyone? Sometimes I find myself alone regretting some little foolish thing Some simple thing that I've done [Chorus] I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood Don't let me be misunderstood I try so hard So please don't let me be misunderstood