Sticks And Stones [Alternate Take][*]

People talk about breaking off

Can't let us be

Sticks and stones may break my bones

But talk don't bother me



People talk about breaking off

Scatter up my name

Sticks and stones may break my bones

But I'll never be the same



I've been abused

In my home

I've been abused

I've been abused right from the start



People talk about breaking off

Can't let us be

Sticks and stones may break my bones

But talk don't bother me

Oh, oh, oh



I've been abused

Out of my home

I've been abused

I've been abused right from the start



People talk about breaking off

Can't let us be

Sticks and stones may break my bones

But talk don't bother me

Oh, oh, oh



I've been abused

In my home

I've been abused

I've been abused right from the start



People talk about breaking off

Can't let us be

Sticks and stones may break my bones

But talk don't bother me