Papa Don’t Preach was the ninth track from the album titled The Immaculate Collection. The single was released on June 11, 1986. “But I made up my mind, I’m keeping my baby, hm I’m gonna keep my baby, hm.”
INTERMISSION:
Papa I know you’re going to be upset‘Cause I was always your little girlBut you should know by nowI’m not a baby
You always taught me right from wrongI need your help, daddy please be strongI may be young at heartBut I know what I’m saying
The one you warned me all aboutThe one you said I could do withoutWe’re in an awful messAnd I don’t mean maybe, please
Papa don’t preach I’m in trouble deepPapa don’t preach, I’ve been losing sleepBut I made up my mind, I’m keeping my baby, hmI’m gonna keep my baby, hm
He says that he’s going to marry meWe can raise a little familyMaybe we’ll be all rightIt’s a sacrifice
But my friends keep telling me to give it upSaying I’m too young, I oughta live it upWhat I need right now is some good advice, please
Papa don’t preach, I’m in trouble deepPapa don’t preach, I’ve been losing sleepBut I made up my mind, I’m keeping my baby, hmI’m gonna keep my baby, ooh ooh
Daddy, daddy if you could only seeJust how good he’s been treating meYou’d give us your blessing right now‘Cause we are in loveWe are in love (in love), so please (so)
Papa don’t preach, I’m in trouble deepPapa don’t preach, I’ve been losing sleepBut I made up my mind, I’m keeping my baby, hmI’m gonna keep my baby, ooh ooh
Papa don’t preach, I’m in trouble deepPapa don’t preach, I’ve been losing sleepPapa don’t preach, I’m in trouble deepPapa don’t preach, I’ve been losing sleepPapa don’t preach (Oh, I’m gonna keep my baby)Papa don’t preach (Ooh)Papa don’t preach (Don’t stop loving me daddy)Papa don’t preach (I know I’m keeping my baby)
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