Well, I walk the way you want me to And I've talked the way you want me to And I've tried to do all I can just to please you Well, I work hard every day for you And I brought home all my pay for you And I've cried my tears through the rain, all night and again And oh, whoa, girl, it's a shame Oh, whoa, girl, it's a doggone shame I worked so hard but it's all in vain Oh, whoa, girl, it's a shame Now I bought you gold and diamond rings And I brought you home your pretty things And I thought I'd shown all the love I had for you, yes, I did But as hard as I try it all falls through Well, maybe I was born to be just your fool Trying to satisfy your every desire, each need you require Well, oh, whoa, girl, it's a shame Oh, whoa, girl, it's a doggone shame I worked so hard but it's all in vain Oh, whoa, girl, it's a shame Someone now Oh, whoa, girl, it's a shame Oh, girl, it's a doggone shame We worked so hard but it's all in vain Oh, whoa, girl, it's a shame Oh, whoa girl, it's a shame Oh, girl, it's a doggone shame I worked so hard but it's all in vain Oh, whoa, girl, it's a shame