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[Verse 1]
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He said hold on Patricia I only tried to kiss ya
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She said okay and then said don't ya dare
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She seemed so badly shaken, he thought he was mistaken
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But it sure looked like she bowed her head in prayer

[Chorus]
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I heard her sigh I am a Christian Lord but I am a woman too
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I heard her cry if you are listening Lord please show me what to do
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I saw her try I am trying hard to be what momma says is good
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As I slip into my womanhood

[Verse 2]
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Shortly after midnight she turned off the porch light
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And walked into her bedroom all alone
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She sat down and said well Lord tonight I've been through hell Lord
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Wondering if I did right or wrong

[Chorus]
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I heard her sigh I am a Christian Lord but I am a woman too
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I heard her cry if you are listening Lord please show me what to do
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I saw her try I am trying hard to be what momma says is good
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As I slip into my womanhood

[Chorus]
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He heard her sigh I am a Christian Lord but I am a woman too
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He heard her cry if you are listening Lord please show me what to do
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I saw her try I am trying hard to be what momma says is good
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As I slip into my womanhood

[Outro]
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Slowly slip into my womanhood
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Slowly slip into my womanhood
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Slowly slip into my womanhood
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Slowly slip into my womanhood