prove myself to you

I was a natural-born fool
the exception that proves the rule
a liar and a cheat
lost on easy street
without a clue
until you walked my way
and changed my lonely night to day
this time it's true
what can I do?
make me prove myself to you

I was a winner
in a loser's game
I was a beginner
half a heart
and no sign of a brain
a man of no means
holes in my jeans
where the money goes through
until I saw your face
now I'm no longer running in place
this time it's true
I'm starting anew
make me prove myself to you

          darlin', 
          I'll never leave you
          I'll never deceive you
          you've got my life in your hands
          I'm through with pretending
          that there's a no happy ending
          I'll do all I can
          to be your man

I kept myself down  
in so many ways
one look at you
and I'm alive and amazed
this time it's true
it's been long overdue
make me prove myself to you
make me prove myself to you