Long I've anguished And set aside what little's left Of my foolish pride I'm feeling empty hollow inside Just so numb can't even cry I hear the whispers I hear the talk I count the minutes I watch the clock I fear she's leaving Won't change her mind The door is closing I'm out of time Oh Lord, what's a man to do? When he's played the fool When he's played the fool Oh Lord, when he's treated cruel What's a man to do? What's a man to do? Time after time I've listened to her lie Time after time after time after time No easy answer of this I'm sure My life will change now I'm losing her And though I'm scared I'll catch my breath There'll be no tears I have none left Oh Lord, what's a man to do? When he's played the fool When he's played the fool Oh Lord, when he's treated cruel What's a man to do? What's a man to do?