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Mavis Staples - "I Like The Things About Me"
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples
Performer
Donny Gerrard
Donny Gerrard
Background Vocals
Jeff Tweedy
Jeff Tweedy
Guitar
Kelly Hogan
Kelly Hogan
Background Vocals
Liam Cunningham
Liam Cunningham
Background Vocals
Spencer Tweedy
Spencer Tweedy
Drums
Tiffany “Makeda” Francisco
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Pops Staples
Pops Staples
Composer
Martha Stubbs
Martha Stubbs
Songwriter
Roebuck Staples
Roebuck Staples
Songwriter

Lyrics

I looked in the mirror
What did i see a brand new image
Of the same old me ohhhh
But now i wonder why should i be surprised
I like the things about me
I like the things about me
I like the things about me
I like the things about me that i once despised
There was a time
When i wished my hair was fine
And i can remember when
I wished my lips were thin
Oh but now i wonder why should i be surprised
I like the things about me
I like the things about me
I like the things about me
I like the things about me that i once despised
(solo section)
I like the things about me
I like the things about me
I like the things about me
I like the things about me that i once despised
Makes no difference now y’all
How you may feel
I’ve done reached the point
Where i wanna be real
I’m tired of living living in disguise
I like the things about me
I like the things about me
I like the things about me
I like the things about me that i once despised
I like the things about me
I like the things about me
I like the things about me
I like the things about me that i once despised
I like the things about me
I like the things about me
I like the things about me
I like the things about me that i once despised
Written by: Martha Stubbs, Pops Staples

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