She's got a face that shows that she knows she's heard every line
Tenderly she talks on the phone
There's a way to walk that says, "Stay away"

And a time to go 'round the long way

A girl in trouble is a temporary thing (temporary)

A girl in trouble is a temporary thing (temporary thing)

There's a time when every girl learns to use her head

Tears will be saved 'til they're better spent
There's not time for her to be afraid, so instead
She takes care of business, keeps a cool head


A girl in trouble is a temporary thing (temporary)
A girl in trouble is a temporary thing (temporary thing)


She's on the mend and knows that she's earned the scars and the lines
By and by - one step at a time

Her love can dazzle and delight - she transcends
And has more riches than she can spend


A girl in trouble is a temporary thing (temporary)
A girl in trouble is a temporary thing (temporary thing)