John Trudell - The Ones Who Knew Me lyrics

I would like to thank you For putting up with what I never could It seems the extremes Were more than I could bear Your patience taught me so much Too many times I learned too slow At times the Understandings Were beaten down by insecurity Your acceptance really was something The times I hurt myself Bringing it all down on you You reached out with love and tolerance You were always there when I needed You steadied me gently Carrying me into each new day Changing names Changing faces Supporting me Keeping me going