Tom: G Intro: G C G Verso 1: G You can take the house and everything in it Keep the diamond ring 'cause that's how I meant it C D G Sticks and stones are all they ever were to me This material life with all it's value Don't mean a thing to me without you C D The love that we once had is all I need Am D So take everything we have if it makes ya happy Am F D But darlin' let me say before I leave Refrão: G These sticks and stones Am Ain't all that makes a home C D They don't have arms to hold you G When love goes wrong C B Am Now you say that we are through C Am These sticks and stones may break me C D G But the words you said just tore my heart in two (G C G) Verso 2: Remember when we didn't have a dime between us You took my hand and said we don't need much Just as long as we're together we would be fine Now we've acquired All I thought would please you I gave everything you know that I could And still you're tellin' me you're not satisfied So take everything we have if it makes ya happy But darlin' let me say before I leave (Refrão) Final: These sticks and stones may break me But the words you said just tore my heart in two