I just don't understand
How I became a man undone
I gave you all my heart
If only I could start again

You needed a change, my intentions were good
To turn it around, I said that I could
But they needed someone who could run with the ball
And I was the clown, and I took the fall

[Instrumental]

Sticks and stones won't break me
Just who's gonna' save me now?
(Oh now)
Oh lord don't forsake me
Don't let the devil take me now
(Take me now, yeah)

But I'm still worth my weight in gold
I've got the greatest story never told

I hope you'll understand
How I became a man undone

[Instrumental]
[Oohs]

Through the smoke and mirrors that I made
(That I made)
Grinning through this paper thin charade
(Through this charade)

Everyone could see right through me
Deep into my soul
Now I spend my life out in the cold

[Instrumental]

Sticks and stones won't break me
Just who's gonna' save me now?

But I'm still worth my weight in gold
(My weight in gold)
I've got the greatest story never told

You needed a change, my intentions were good
To turn it around, I said that I could
But they needed someone who would run with the ball
And I was the clown when I took the fall

[Instrumental to fade]