You were my shoulder to lean on What will I do when you're gone? You who had all of the answers Teach me how, teach me now Teach me not to cry When you say goodbye Show me how I can respond And get along Without your lovin' Teach me how to hide The way that I feel inside Show me how to let you go Although I know That I still love you You were my shoulder to lean on What will I do when you're gone? You who had all of the answers Teach me how (Teach me how), teach me now (teach me now) Teach me how to face the world Like a grown-up girl Show me how to make believe That I don't need Your lovin', baby Teach me how to face the world Like a grown-up girl Show me how to make believe That I don't need Your lovin', baby