Papa Don't Preach

Papa, I knew you're going to be upset

'Cause I was always your lady girl

You should know by now, I'm not a baby

You always touch me right from wrong

And you don't tell daddy, "Please be strong"

Maybe you are that hard

But I know what you're saying

The one you warned me all about

The one you said I could do without

Wedding in a full mess

And I don't want me, baby

Please, Papa, don't preach

I'm in trouble, please, Papa, don't preach

I've been lost in sleep

But I made up my mind, I'm keeping my baby

I'm gonna keep my baby

He said that he's going to marry me

And we can raise a little family

Maybe we'll be alright

It's sacrifice

But my friends keep telling me to give it up

Saying I'm too young, I ought to live it up

What I need right now is some good advice

Please, Papa, don't preach

I'm in trouble deep