business

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

because 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

coz 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

because it's a hard business

yes it's a hard business

oooh

don't leave me papa

when my belief in myself is gone

because it's a hard business

such a hard business

tell me

it's a hard business

being on my own