Everybody likes you   Because you got that special way   You shimmer and you shine   And you drop the ball sometimes   But that's a small price to pay      I don't mean to speak in riddles   I'm just trying to make you see   And so true are all my words   As the Gospel of the Church   And they will sting you like a bee      Shame on you   For bringing this to my attention   And I know this hurts you so   But I just had to let you know   Don't shoot the messenger      Know that I will give up everything   To make a brand new start   Baby, sticks and stones   Will never break my bones   This is going to break my heart      She said, shame on you   For bringing this to my attention   And I know this hurts you so   But I just had to let you know   Don't shoot the messenger      She said, shame on you   For bringing this to my attention   And I know it hurts you so   But I just had to let you know   Don't shoot the messenger      I can walk on water   Or turn it into wine   But I can't tell you this   That every single little kiss   A taste of trouble you might find      She said, shame on you   For bringing this to my attention   And I know it hurts you so   But I just had to let you know   Don't shoot the messenger      She said, shame on you   For bringing this to my attention   And I know it hurts you so   But I just had to let you know   Don't shoot the messenger      She said, shame on you   For bringing this to my attention   And I know it hurts you so