Jim Peterik/Frankie Sullivan)

Published by EMI Virgin Music, Inc. - ASCAP/Rude Music, Inc. - BMI



When she walks in the room, every eye in the place

Turns to follow her every move

She's arrived on the scene in her diamonds and jeans

World class, she's got nothing to prove

It takes a long time to know her, she gives it up a little at a time



She's gettin' what she wants, she's a popular girl

Settin' those hearts on fire

Everybody wants to be part of her world

She's a popular girl, such a popular girl



She walks down the street, knocks 'em dead on their feet

With a casual nonchalance

When she's breaking your heart, she's the state of the art

With license to take what she wants

It takes a hard man to hold her, she likes to get a little out of line



She's gettin' what she wants, she's a popular girl

Settin' those hearts on fire

Everybody wants to be part of her world

She's a popular girl, such a popular girl



She stands by the window, the world is her stage

Each smile is her mirror in the passing parade, passing parade

And in the end, all she'll be is your friend

Though passion's your lone desire

She's the one you can't touch, you want her so much

You're burnin', your heart's on fire

It takes a hard man to hold her (takes a hard man to hold her)

The challenge is forever on my mind



She's gettin' what she wants, she's a popular girl

Settin' those hearts on fire

Everybody wants to be part of her world

She's a popular girl, such a popular girl

She's gettin' what she wants, she's a popular girl

Settin' those hearts on fire

Everybody wants to be part of her world

She's a popular girl, such a popular girl

She's gettin' what she wants, she's a popular girl

Settin' those hearts on fire

Everybody wants to be part of her world

She's a popular girl, such a......