Papa I know you're going to be upset 'Cause I was always your little girl But you should know by now I'm not a baby
You always taught me right from wrong I need your help, daddy please be strong I may be young at heart But I know what I'm saying
The one you warned me all about The one you said I could do without We're in an awful mess, and I don't mean maybe - please
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Papa don't preach, I'm in trouble deep Papa don't preach, I've been losing sleep But I made up my mind, I'm keeping my baby, oh I'm gonna keep my baby, mmm...