Mama why does he treat me so cold
why do I feel so old
how long has he treated me unkind

or have I always been so blind

I'm the widow of a living man


Why can't the times stay the same
now I am begging him to change

what about all the plans we made
now I am so afraid


I'm the widow of a living man

Why does he hurt me so

I'm gonna need someplace to go
he's no longer some kind woman's son
mama I think that I had better run


I'm the widow of a living man