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 live without
We're in an awful mess
And I don't mean maybe, please

(Papa don't preach)
I'm in trouble, deep
(Papa don't preach)
I've been losing sleep

(Papa don't preach)
I'm in trouble, deep
(Papa don't preach)
I've been losing sleep