Intro: G5 C5 G5 G5 Verse 1: You can take the house and everything in it Keep the diamond ring 'cause that's how I meant it C5 D5 G5 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 C5 D5 The love that we once had is all I need A5 D5 So take everything we have if it makes ya happy A5 F5 D5 But darlin' let me say before I leave G5 Chorus: These sticks and stones A5 Ain't all that makes a home C5 D5 They don't have arms to hold you G5 When love goes wrong C5 B5 A5 Now you say that we are through C5 A5 These sticks and stones may break me C5 D5 G5 But the words you said just tore my heart in two 8 Measure Break: G5 C5 G5 Verse 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 Chorus: End: These sticks and stones may break me But the words you said just tore my heart in two