Emitt Rhodes - What's a Man to Do lyrics

[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?