Sometimes it takes balls to be a woman Standin' up to a test. While wearin' a party dress Sometimes looks can be deceivin', while you're quietly over achievin' Oh sometimes it takes balls to be a woman Verse She's a socialite, a decent housewife And she makes a mean lasagna So when the mechanic said now lady don't panic But this one's gonna cost ya' She said I know I don't need my engine rebuilt So just check the tires and change the belts Honey I know you thought you saw me comin' But sometimes it takes balls to be a woman Sometimes it takes balls to be a woman Standin' up to a test. While wearin' a party dress Sometimes looks can be deceivin', while you're quietly over achievin' Oh sometimes it takes balls to be a woman Verse Who says I should repent for the money I spent On shoes and bags and jewelry Well to hell with all that, my hard workin' ass Ain't gonna sit before a jury I said now isn't that a mighty small price to pay For all the love I send your way Honey when it comes down to the plumbin' Sometimes it takes balls to be a woman Sometimes it takes balls to be a woman Standin' up to a test. While wearin' a party dress Sometimes looks can be deceivin', while you're quietly over achievin' Oh sometimes it takes balls to be a woman Coda Look at Dolly and Loretta They still live it to the letter Oh sometimes it takes balls to be Oh sometimes it takes balls to be Big, big, big, big balls to be Oh sometimes it takes balls to be a woman