The Way I Am - The Tumbling Paddies - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"The Way I Am" is a song by Northern Ireland folk music band The Tumbling Paddies, a six-piece hailing from County Fermanagh. Formed after a fortunate encounter during a live session, the group established itself as one of the most promising traditional music acts in Ireland and the UK thanks to singles like "I Guess" (2018), "Pretty Girl" (2019), and "Zombie" (2022), a folk-tinged cover of The Cranberries' 1994 hit single. However, it was the lighthearted single "The Way I Am" that finally launched them to fame, with its singsongy feel and infectious vocal melody. Featuring endearing lyrics about a happy-go-lucky man who leads a carefree lifestyle, "The Way I Am" delivers a powerful message of self-acceptance and encourages listeners to follow their hearts. It was written by band members Derek Ryan and Gareth Maguire, and released commercially on February 23, 2022. "The Way I Am" was also included in The Tumbling Paddies' 2022 studio debut, The Way We Were.