Mama why does he treat me so cold

why do I feel so old

how long has he treated me unkind

or have I always been so blind



I'm the widow of a living man



Why can't the times stay the same

now I am begging him to change

what about all the plans we made

now I am so afraid



I'm the widow of a living man



Why does he hurt me so

I'm gonna need someplace to go

he's no longer some kind woman's son

mama I think that I had better run



I'm the widow of a living man