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 around the long way

Girl in trouble is a temporary thing

(Temporary, temporary, temporary, temporary)

A girl in trouble is a temporary thing

(Temporary, temporary, temporary, temporary)

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

Tears will be saved 'til they're better spent

There's no time for her to be afraid, so instead

She takes care of business, keeps a cool head

Girl in trouble is a temporary thing

(Temporary, temporary, temporary, temporary)

A girl in trouble is a temporary thing

(Temporary, temporary, temporary, temporary)

She's got a face that shows that

She know, she's heard every line

Tenderly, she talks on the phone

Girl in trouble is a temporary thing

(Temporary, temporary, temporary, temporary)

Girl in trouble is a temporary thing