I'd be writing all day, if it weren't for the words I'd find something to say, if it weren't for the words It's the words that give me trouble I'd be alright, if it weren't for the words I could pick up the phone, if it weren't for the words I could talk all day long, if it weren't for the words It's the words that make me stumble I'd be doing alright, if it weren't for the words But I've got nothing Stuck without a thought in my head Drumming my fingers against the table Tapping on my cigarette You could never tell a lie, if it weren't for the words Or say goodbye, if it weren't for the words It's the words that always hurt me I'd be doing alright, if it weren't for the words But I've got nothing Haven't got a thought in my head Drumming my fingers on the table Tapping on my cigarette You could never tell a lie, if it weren't for the words Or sing a sad goodbye, if it weren't for the words It's the words that come to nothing I'd be doing alright, if it weren't for the words I'd be alright, if it weren't for the words I'd be just fine, if it weren't for the words