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      A 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      A 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 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      A girl in trouble is a temporary thing   (Temporary, Temporary,   Temporary, Temporary)   A girl in trouble is a temporary thing   (Temporary, Temporary,   Temporary, Temporary)   A girl in trouble is a temporary thing