Well he drinks to much and he hits you
And he don't treat you right
You never know just when it will start

But there's one beating that will comfort you
And cause you no pain
Darling, it's the beating of my heart

Darling, it's the beating of my heart
That's what sets your man and me apart

No more need to dial 911 when the beating starts
Because darling it's the beating of my heart

Oh all the neighbors, they are talking
It's not like they are blind
They can hear the yelling and screaming after dark

But if his beating you
Is causing you to live your life in fear
Then darling here's the beating of my heart

Oh, Darling it's the beating of my heart
Yes, that's what sets your man and me apart

No more bruises and black eyes to hide
When you're shopping at K-mart
Because darling here's the beating of my heart