Papa I know you're going to be upset 'Cause I was always your little girl But should know by now I'm not a baby
You always taught me right from wrong I 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 said I could do without We're in an mess, and I don't mean maybe - please
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Papa don't preach, I'm in trouble deep Papa don't preach, I've been sleep But I made up my mind, I'm keeping my baby, oh I'm gonna keep my baby, mmm...
He says that he's going to marry me We raise a little family Maybe we'll be all right It's a sacrifice
But my friends keep telling me to give it Saying I'm too young, I ought to live it up What I need right now is some good advice, please
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Daddy, daddy if you could only see Just how good he's been treating me You'd give your blessing right now 'Cause we are in love, we are in love, so please
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Papa don't preach, I'm in trouble Papa don't I've been losing sleep (repeat)
Oh, I'm gonna keep my baby, ooh Don't you stop loving me daddy I know, I'm keeping my baby