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