He said hold on Patricia I only try to kiss ya She said "Okay", and then said "don't you dare She seemed so badly shaken He thought he was mistaken But it sure looked liked she bowed her head and prayed (I heard her sigh) I am a christian Lord, but I'm a woman too (I heard her cry) If You are listenin' Lord, please show me what to do (I saw her try) I tried so hard to be what mama said was good As I slip into my womanhood ... Shortly after midnight, she turned off the porch light And walked into her bedroom all alone She sat down and said "Well Lord, tonight I've been through hell Lord" Wonderin' if I was right or wrong (I heard her sigh) I am a christian Lord, but I'm a woman too (I heard her cry) If You are listenin' Lord, please show me what to do (I saw her try) I tried so hard to be what mama said was good As I slip into my womanhood ... (He heard her sigh) I am a christian Lord, but I'm a woman too (He heard her cry) If You are Listenin' Lord, please show me what to do (He saw her try) I tried so hard to be what mama said was good As I slip into my womanhood Slowly slip into my womanhood Slowly slip into my womanhood