I made a new video of this song yesterday, using Windows Movie Maker's "animated title" feature for the lyrics.

Here's a link: Simply Human (redux)

Here are the new lyrics:

"There, but for the Grace of God."
You say it to be kind,
But do you really think, My Friend,
That God's left me behind?
It's true: my body does not work
The same as many folks'.
But my life is (mostly) happy.
And my heart is far from broke

Chorus:
You tell me that I'm "Special"
But then, you look away.
You call me "Inspirational,"
Then ignore the things I say.
Well, I won't be your metaphor
For Grace (or lack of Grace)
'Cause I am simply human
In this complex Human Race.

I would like to have you know
I'm happy as I am.
I just want all the rights expected
By the Common Man:
The right to learn, the right to work
And travel as I please.
The right to live the life I choose
Is not for charity.

(Chorus)

Yes, I'm brave (some of the time);
I am a coward, too.
I can be kind (or greedy) --
I am Human, just like you.
Don't put me on that pedestal,
And leave me stuck up there.
'Cause every Human Being
Has their Unique Gift to share.

Final chorus:
Don't tell me that I'm "Special"
Before you turn away.
Don't call me "Inspirational"
'Till you know the things I say.
Use No One as a metaphor
In any time or place.
'Cause we're all just Simply Human
In this Complex Human Race.

... Yes, we're all just Simply Human
In this Complex Human Race.