First day at kindergarten
The teacher asked you to stay
Clean the boards, sweep the floors
Before you're allowed to play
At graduation you buy a pretty dress
To wear at school dance
Your date tells you your hair is a mess
And you really don't stand a chance
Every time you drive
The teacher asks you to stay
It's so hard to get up
They know how to bring you down
This whole world is so messed up
Still they want to keep you around
You ain't nothing but a girl
Ain't nothing but a girl
You get a job and things are looking good
Really going your way
You meet the boss but it's understood
You'll do whatever he'll say
Every time you drive
It's so hard to get up
They know how to bring you down
This whole world is so messed up
Still they want to keep you around
You ain't nothing but a girl
Ain't nothing but a girl
You get a job and things are looking good

When you were young
You told to hold your place
As you got older
You're nothing but a pretty face
And you're nothing but a girl
Ain't nothing but a girl
A special day
To honor and respect
For the rest of your life
He stays up late
Comes home drunk
But you're still his wife
Every time you drive
It's so hard to get up
They know how to bring you down
This whole world
Is so messed up
Still they want to keep you around
You ain't nothing but a girl
Ain't nothing but a girl
A sister's love
A mother's hug
A woman's touch
When you're down
A girl's innocence
A daughter's smile
Your true love
Will always be around
Ain't nothing but a girl
Ain't nothing but a girl
I'm sure glad you're my girl
A sister's love
A mother's hug
A woman's touch
When you're down
A girl's innocence
A daughter's smile
Your true love
Will always be around
Ain't nothing but a girl
I'm sure glad you're my girl
Ain't nothing but a girl
I'm sure glad you're my girl
I'm sure glad you're my girl