All the talk, that's going around town
From me and maryann
Is getting you down down down
And I'm aware of all your friends
Calling you fool

Trying to show you the place
To where I'm using you you you
After all these years we've been together
I would think by now you would know me better

I'd rather hurt myself than hurt you
Now I can understand
You bein' all upset
The whole town's laughing

And talking behind your back
But I shouldn't have to remind you
How low down people are
They see us doing good

What better way to tear us apart
Just remember, before you walk out the door
The words I told you "twelve long years ago"
I'd rather hurt myself than hurt you

I don't wanna hurt you no, no, no
I'd rather hurt myself than hurt you
I'd rather hurt myself than hurt you
I don't wanna hurt you no, no, no
Because you mean so much to me baby
And I'll give you all I got
If you want it so
I'd rather hurt myself, hurt myself, hurt myself
Than ever hurt you