Look what they've done to my song, Ma
Look what they've done to my song
Well, it's the only thing I could do half right
It's turning out all wrong, Ma
Look what they've done to my song

Look what they've done to my brain, Ma
Look what they've done to my brain
Well, they picked it like a chicken bone
And they think I'm half insane, Ma
Look what they've done to my song

I wish I could find a good book to live in
I wish I could find a good book
Because if I could find a real good book
I'd never have to come out and look at
What they've done to my song

(Take it away, girl)

Now, ils ont changé ma chanson, Ma
Ils ont changé ma chanson
Ils ont changé ma chanson, Ma
C'est la seule chose que je peux faire
Et çe n'est pas bon, Ma
Ils ont changé ma chanson

(That's the only thing I say in French)

Well, maybe I'll be alright, Ma
Yeah maybe I'll all be okay
'Cause if the people are buying tears
I'm gonna be a rich girl some day, Ma
Look what they've done to my song

Look what they've done to my soul, Ma
Look what they've done to my soul
Yeah, they tied it in a plastic bag
Turn it upside down, Ma
Look what they've done to my song

Look what they've done to my soul