"It Ain't Me Babe" is a song by Bob Dylan that originally appeared on his fourth album "Another Side of Bob Dylan", which was released in 1964 by Columbia Records.
It was among many Dylan songs recorded by Joan Baez in the early years of her career.
Baez's version appeared on her 1964 album Joan Baez/5, which also included "Go 'Way From My Window."
Lyrics
Go away from my window. Leave at your own chosen speed. I'm not the one you want, babe. I'm not the one you need.
You say you're lookin' for someone. Never weak but always strong. To protect you and defend you. Whether you are right or wrong. Someone to open each and every door.
But it ain't me, babe. No, no, no, it ain't me, babe. It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe.
Go lightly from the ledge, babe. Go lightly on the ground. I'm not the one you want, babe. I will only let you down.
You say you're lookin' for someone. Who will promise never to part. Someone to close his eyes for you. Someone to close his heart. Someone who will die for you and more.
But it ain't me, babe. No, no, no, no, it ain't me, babe. It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe.
Go melt back into the night, babe. Everything inside is made of stone. There's nothing here moving. And anyway I'm not alone.
You say you're looking for someone. To pick you up each time you fall. To gather flowers constantly. And will come each time you call. A lover for your life and nothing more.
But it ain't me, babe. No, no, no, it ain't me, babe. It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe.
