How long, how long, how long,

How long, please tell me, how long

'Til you tell me that he's gone, how long



Too many time I have seen your cryin' eyes

While you're standing there with him

As your future's growing dim



You're afraid,

Though you're trying to be strong

It's a challenge to be brave



When he's oblivious to the pain

And it won't be very long

'Til you crumble from the strain

(It's wrong)



Indications on your arm

Tell the story of the harm

Of your father's power trip

All your bruises fit his grip



It's a crime

But you think that it's all your fault

'Cause it happens all the time



"You're an idiot", "Be a man"

Now you wanna shut his mouth

Feel the shotgun in your hand

(You can)