The Man You Love

by Bob Malone   She loved everything about meExcept the things that she planned to changeAnd she loved the way I did what I did‘Cept when I didn’t do it her wayAnd I said: “baby, I know that my way ain’t the only way to go,But it’s the only way I know” CHORUSSo if the man you love (the man you love)Is never late, never gains no weightGot the social grace that you can tolerateAnd if the man you love (the man you love)Never lacks finesse, is richer than the restDon’t become a mess when he feels the stressIf what you want ain’t just what you seeIf what you need is someone that you’re hoping I’ll beWell, you may be in loveBut you’re not in love with me I loved everything about herExcept the way that she treated meWhen I couldn’t spread myself thin enough to fill the space betweenWhat I was and what she wanted me to beAnd I said: “you can’t just have the part of me with which you’re so impressedIf you can’t put up with the rest” CHORUS BRIDGEAnd if you ever find the perfect manI’ll be the f