The problem is For many years I've lived my life Publicly So it's hard for me to find a man I trust I really trust And everytime I find someone I like Gotta worry about If it's really me That they see And I thought you were the one, ohhhh Deep inside I wish that they could see That I'm just plain ol' Mary, Mary Deep inside I wish that they could see That I'm just plain ol' Mary, Mary I don't have a lot of friends And sometimes I have to wonder Is it cash they see when they look at me 'Cause they're lookin' for a ride that's free So I made the choice to be Good to those who are good to me Don't judge me, don't think I'm bitter For the evil does allow me to see I'm just Mary I'm just Mary, just Mary, just Mary I'm just Mary, just Mary, just Mary I, I, ohhhh Deep inside I wish that they could see That I'm just plain ol' Mary, Mary Deep inside I wish that they could see That I'm just plain ol' Mary, Mary The car i drive, the clothes i wear The diamonds, the flowers, and the house Don't make a woman Material things don't mean nothin' to me So, i need someone to stand by me and Supply my needs And i'm just plain ol' mary Why can't you love the person inside And stop lookin' outside Deep inside I wish that they could see That I'm just plain ol' Mary, Mary Deep inside I wish that they could see That I'm just plain ol' Mary, Mary The problem is For many years I've lived my life Publicly And everytime I find a man I, I can't trust him Ohhhh