Beauty is only skin deep

Beauty is only skin deep
But ugly runs straight to the bone

I remember the day
My grandmother said
The words that made me a lady

Beauty is only skin deep

Hair will turn gray
Skin will go dull
Youth fades away
What's left when you're old?

People can see who you are
Your actions speak louder than words
And they may see beauty afar
But come 40, that goes to the birds!

Ugly runs straight to the bone

Your beauty stays fair
If you start with your heart
And primp it from there
Preserved, like a fine piece of art

Integrity, wisdom, modesty, class
Always put makeup on those!
Humility, kindness, grace and compassion
Brush those to tie up with bows!

Now don't go blowing your money
Like its burning a hole in your pocket
Trying to get men to call you their "honey"
Or buy you some stone studded locket

Don't waste all your years away
Investing in empty returns
You'll get your heart broken that way
With age, you'll keep nothing you've earned

Who you are is what really counts
And vanity holds no value
Stock up the largest amounts
Funding assets that actually pay you!

Keep high regards for yourself
Your conduct should be like a lady
Knowing her heart is her wealth
She won't be left broke when she's 80!

Beauty is only skin deep
But ugly runs straight to the bone.