Written by: John Mellencamp



Well, I hear you downstairs;

you're foolin' around with your father's brother

and your mother's gown.



All the old heroes keep coming round

to find out if you're still at home.



So you lie in the sun, watch your body turn to tan.

Your skin is oiled with the sweat of a man.



He bought you a diamond ring, girl, to wear on your hand.

And baby, he's leaving tomorrow.



CHORUS

Yeah, I'll be with you in your weakest moments, uh huh.

Yeah, I'll be there with you in your weakest moments.



You say you remember when it was your world

and you were Mister Ruby's girl.

He gave you dreams and schemes that swirl

around your head and your body.



And when you drink sometimes, you try to liberate.

And you stagger in the front yard till you find the gate

that swing on that thin line of love and hate.

And baby, just let it go.



CHORUS

Yeah, I'll be with you in your weakest moments, uh huh.

Yeah, I'll be there with you in your weakest moments.