Papa, I know you're going to be upset 'Cause I was always your little girl But you should know by now, I'm not a baby You always taught me right from wrong I need your help, daddy, please be strong I may be young at heart, but I know what I'm saying The one you warned me all about The one you said I could live without We're in an awful mess And I don't mean maybe, please (Papa don't preach) I'm in trouble, deep (Papa don't preach) I've been losing sleep (Papa don't preach) I'm in trouble, deep (Papa don't preach) I've been losing sleep