You can go to Harvard, you can be a pilot
You can be an astronaut but first, be a woman, ooh ooh...

When you're walking down the street, show your feminine appeal
Even though you're wearing jeans,, it's important to be real
You were born to be yourself, so no matter how you feel
If you want to impress the opposite sex
When he takes you for a ride, let him open you the door
When he asks you for a dance, let him lead you to the floor
When he kisses you good night, you just leave him wanting more
You can do all you can, say I am what I am

But first be a woman, first be a woman, first be a woman... oh oh oh oh

When he takes you out to dine, don't you end up in his bed?
Wedding bells will ring in time, make him dream of you instead
And his passion can be like all the stories that you've read
He can be Romeo if you act like Juliet
Nowadays it ends too soon even though it's just begun
You can take him to the moon, he'll leave with the morning sun
So take a lesson from the past, make him want and make him run
You can do all you can, say I am what I am

But first be a woman, first be a woman, first be a woman... oh oh oh oh
First be a woman, first be a woman, first be a woman... oh, be a woman

You can't be a quarterback, he can't wear a pretty dress
You cannot be Superman and he's not a shy princess
So why try to be alike, when it's only self defense?
You've got grace, he's got style and together you'll rhyme
So remember to be true to the legend that you are
All the feminine in you has worked miracles so far
So head up high and don't be shy, you can reach for any star
You can do all you can, say I am what I am

But first be a woman, first be a woman, first be a woman... oh oh oh oh
First be a woman, first be a woman, first be a woman...
Be a woman, be a woman...

You can be an executive, hhh! You can drive a train
You can be a detective...