Gavin DeGraw - I Don't Want to Be (2004 Radio Edit Promo) HQ

"I Don't Want to Be" is a pop rock song by American singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw from his 2003 debut album, Chariot. The song gained exposure after the chorus was featured as the opening theme to The WB/The CW teen drama series One Tree Hill, and it was released as a radio single on February 17, 2004. The late Michael Ward, former Wallflowers guitarist and lead guitarist on the #1 hit "One Headlight" among others, played guitar on this track.

"I Don't Want to Be" reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Billboard Pop Airplay chart and #9 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. The song is certified double platinum in the US, having sold and streamed over two million units.