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 'round the long way A girl in trouble is a temporary thing A girl in trouble is a temporary thing There's a time when every girl learns to use her head Tears will saved 'til they're better spent There's no time for her to be afraid So instead, she takes care of her business, keeps a cool head A girl in trouble is a temporary thing A girl in trouble is a temporary thing