I know you told me
that you love me and
you want to hold me.
Well, that’s fine but
don’t try to control me.
Can’t you see that I’m free?
Won’t you see that I can’t be owned?

You say you’d give me
anything if I’d
just say I’d marry.
That can’t be because
I have to live free.
Tell me how you want it now,
please don’t wait ‘cause I can’t be owned.

You go on your way,
let me be ‘cause I’m
living for each day.
Well I guess you
could say this is my way.
I’ll be here by myself
‘cause I know that I can’t be owned.

Written by: Michael Bonanno
Lead vocal: Doreen Peri
Back up voices: The MB/Casio Choir
Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Electric
Guitar, Drums, Piano: Michael

Inspiration for lyrics: Leslie Gore's 1963 hit “You Don’t Own Me”
Inspiration for musical style: Leslie Gore's 1963 hit “You Don’t Own Me”

COPYRIGHT 2005 by Michael Bonanno
LOC Reg. #PAu2-963 - 128

Reproduction of “I Can't Be Owned” or any
part therein without the express written
permission of Michael Bonanno is
prohibited unless the reproduction meets
The Copyright Act “fair use” doctrine,
(title 17, U. S. Code)..

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