So if it’s too late to set things straight
Come bring me to my knees
Sticks and stones, wouldn’t hurt a bit
I’d rather you pick up a rock, a stick full of thorns
As the sound of your goodbye
Rear back and let ’em fly
How a little bitty woman with just a few words
That can live without true love
Yeah, I know I’m the reason for you’re leavin’
But I’ve always survived
Compared to the cold, cruel words that just left your lips
It’s like you say there ain’t a woman made
I’d rather you pick up a rock, a stick full of thorns
’Cause those sticks wouldn’t cut, stones hurt as much
And there’s no forgivin’ me
Sticks and stones wouldn’t hurt a bit
That’ll end this misery
’Cause those sticks wouldn’t cut, stones hurt as much
Rear back and let ’em fly
I’m to blame sure enough
Compared to the cold, cruel words that just left your lips
Yeah, life’s sticks and stones have broke a few bones
Then don’t say nothin,’ just pick you up somethin’
So when I take a look at all I’ve took
It don’t seem right to me
