It's all I can do
To keep that little girl smiling
And keep my faith alive
Takes all I got to hold on to tomorrowAnd you want to make it hard
You want to make it hard on meSome other time
I'd be understanding
You were supposed to be
The friend that I needed when I was down and nowYou want to make it hard
Yeah, you want to make it hard on meMaybe if I tried, I could turn the other cheek
Maybe, but how big do I have to beNow you want to make it hard
Yeah, you want to make it hard on meMaybe if I tried, I could turn the other cheek
Maybe, but how big do I have to beI need someone
To put their arm around me
Shelter me from all harm
Just as I find something to believe inYou want to make it hard
You want to make it hard on me
Yeah, you want to make it hard
You want to make it hard on me