[Verse 1]
Long I've anguished
And set aside what little's left
Of my foolish pride
I'm feeling empty hollow inside
Just so numb can't even cry
I hear the whispers
I hear the talk
I count the minutes
I watch the clock
I fear she's leaving
Won't change her mind
The door is closing
I'm out of time
[Chorus]
Oh Lord, what's a man to do?
When he's played the fool
When he's played the fool
Oh Lord, when he's treated cruel
What's a man to do?
What's a man to do?
Time after time I've listened to her lie
Time after time after time after time
[Verse 2]
No easy answer of this I'm sure
My life will change now I'm losing her
And though I'm scared
I'll catch my breath
There'll be no tears
I have none left
[Chorus]
Oh Lord, what's a man to do?
When he's played the fool
When he's played the fool
Oh Lord, when he's treated cruel
What's a man to do?
What's a man to do?