so if you want to be a lady well then have a look at me folks line up for days just to have a look see take it from me what you see is a lady indeed if you want to be a lady well then have a look at me paint your lips a touch too wide hide secrets in your mouth stand on corners for too long just to have a look see hang your purse on your left your lovers photo turn it right if you want to meet a lady well then offer her a ride all these men are looking looking at me giving me the once over with a big old look see carry the world by its knees keep the porch light burning bright you sell yourself for nothing less than one grandstanding night if take it from me what you ll be is a lady indeed if you want to be a lady well then have a look at me