Baby Doll

Baby doll is on her trapeze

Wearing the smile that she never sees

Thinking of a dollar as she tries to tease

Thinking of a dollar as she tries to tease

She's thinking of a dollar as she tries to teaseBaby doll, baby doll

Baby doll, baby dollTime to play Sheba on a wooden stage

Taking off the clothes that are grimy with age

Rubbing down the skin that is white and cold

And the sticking plasters that cover up the holesShe stared at by a man that would do her harm

She needs to earn the money that will feed his arm

He promised you security, safe and warm

He promised you security, safe and warmThey'll never know the hurt that you feel inside

The emptiness you try to hide

They'll never know the hurt that you feel inside

The emptiness you try to hideBaby dollI would melt your eyes that are glassy and cold

And as for the future when you grow old

Baby doll, baby doll

They'll never know the hurt you feel inside

The emptiness you try to hideTake a tiny costume from a pile of clothes

Just a touch of glitter and a lot of gold

Pick on a failure, make his knees go weak

Mouth open, eyes wide, fake your peak

Mouth open, eyes wide, fake your peak

Mouth open, eyes wide

Mouth open, eyes wideBaby dollHe'll wipe a line of dribble running from his mouth

You make your wages later when you're back at his house

You try to hide the mirror 'cause it's never kind

You kickstart the heart that's so hard to find

You try to save your beauty and to draw the lineYou bite your lip when you find it [Incomprehensible]

Continue your search for a genuine love

Continue your search for a genuine love

Continue your search for a genuine loveBaby, baby, baby doll

Baby, baby, baby doll

Baby, baby, baby doll

Songwriters

ALMOND, MARC/BALL, DAVID JAMESPublished by

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.