Lyrics

Her shaky hand brushes her hair back
Reveals a face she's never seen
She looks like one of those women
She always said she'd never be

But things change
And a woman's got to do what is sane
Even though the world says she's to blame
Don't believe them
Black and Blue Elaine

There were times she thought about leaving
But it was too hard to do
Besides the children need their father
And there's only so much she can do

But things change
And a woman's got to do what is sane
Even though he says that he'll change
Don't believe him
Black and Blue Elaine

He gave her something to cry about
Some kind of pain she thinks she can't live without
Her face is broken and her eyes are burning red
And last nights' go around is still banging in her head

But things change
And a woman's got to do what is sane
Even though the world says she's to blame
Don't believe them
Black and Blue Elaine