Don't judge me mama Don't tell me that I've done wrong It's a hard business It's a hard business to make it on your own Don't judge me papa If I can't handle the things in my head 'Cos it's a hard business Such a hard business walking on the edge I got nothing and no-one in my life So how can I lose again Got my feet in muddy water But I'm gonna find that road again So I'll be taking care of business 'Cause I know what I'm looking for Oh I've been working every hour God gives to man But I still see the same closed door I've got nothing but trouble in my life But I feel I've got a lot to give Every day I try to build a new world But I've had no-one to build it with Oh I've been looking for a woman to share my hopes But I know I ain't a patch on you And I've been thinking that a woman's God's gift to man Are you thinking the same way too So don't leave me mama Don't make me go on alone 'Cause it's a hard business Yes it's a hard business, oooh Don't leave me papa When my belief in myself is gone 'Cause it's a hard business Such a hard business Tell me, it's a hard business Being on my own