Well, I walk the way you want me to
And I'll talk the way you want me to
And I've tried to do all I can just to please you
Well, I work hard every day for you
And I brought home all my pay for you
And I've cried my tears through the rain night and again
Oh, oh girl, it's a shame
Oh, oh girl, it's a doggone shame
We worked so hard but it's all in vain
Oh, oh girl, it's a shame
Now I bought your gold and diamond rings
And I brought you home your pretty things
I thought I'd shown all the love I had for you
Yes I did but as hard as I try it all falls through
Well maybe I was born to be just your fool
Trying to satisfy your every desire, each need you require
Oh, oh girl, it's a shame
Oh, oh girl, it's a doggone shame
We worked so hard but it's all in vain
Oh, oh girl, it's a shame
Oh, oh girl, it's a shame
Oh, oh girl, it's a doggone shame
We worked so hard but it's all in vain
Oh, oh girl, it's a shame
...