Beautiful woman, the sun is just risin’
But you rose an hour ago
Beautiful woman, you’ve painted your face
And your hair is just perfect to show

But why is that loneliness ache in your heart?
And why do you feel like you’re breakin’ apart?
Beautiful woman, the fear of a new day
Is piercin’ your soul like a dart

Beautiful woman, you’re hidin’ the hurt
Yet hell is the world where you live
Beautiful woman, you draw the attentions
Of takers with nothing to give

Drownin’ in oceans of churnin’ emotions
But somethin’ much deeper is lost
The price of maintainin’ those up-to-date fashions
Is only a part of the cost

Beautiful woman, your heart’s in your hand
Though lovers you reach for may not understand
Beautiful woman, the lesson to learn
Is freedom’s not found in the love of a man

Take off your blinders, there’s so few reminders
(The) road that you’re travelin’, the signs are torn down
Beautiful woman, there’s love left a-waitin’
So take time to straighten, don’t scoff at your crown

Written by Chuck Brown