First day at kindergartenThe teacher asked you to stayClean the boards, sweep the floorsBefore you're allowed to playAt graduation you buy a pretty dressTo wear at school danceYour date tells you your hair is a messAnd you really don't stand a chanceEvery time you driveThe teacher asks you to stayIt's so hard to get upThey know how to bring you downThis whole world is so messed upStill they want to keep you aroundYou ain't nothing but a girlAin't nothing but a girlYou get a job and things are looking goodReally going your wayYou meet the boss but it's understoodYou'll do whatever he'll sayEvery time you driveIt's so hard to get upThey know how to bring you downThis whole world is so messed upStill they want to keep you aroundYou ain't nothing but a girlAin't nothing but a girlYou get a job and things are looking goodWhen you were youngYou told to hold your placeAs you got olderYou're nothing but a pretty faceAnd you're nothing but a girlAin't nothing but a girlA special dayTo honor and respectFor the rest of your lifeHe stays up lateComes home drunkBut you're still his wifeEvery time you driveIt's so hard to get upThey know how to bring you downThis whole worldIs so messed upStill they want to keep you aroundYou ain't nothing but a girlAin't nothing but a girlA sister's loveA mother's hugA woman's touchWhen you're downA girl's innocenceA daughter's smileYour true loveWill always be aroundAin't nothing but a girlAin't nothing but a girlI'm sure glad you're my girlA sister's loveA mother's hugA woman's touchWhen you're downA girl's innocenceA daughter's smileYour true loveWill always be aroundAin't nothing but a girlI'm sure glad you're my girlAin't nothing but a girlI'm sure glad you're my girlI'm sure glad you're my girl