Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

I got something for you, man.

(You gotta say it, you gotta say it)

Verse 1

 Silence is golden but these are the words

 that the world needs to hear. (Brothers and sisters)

 Terms of compassion will cause a reaction

 As love drawls them near

 But still we choose to hide behind the face of pride

 Pretending we are blind to the calling

 This is my point and case, if hate can be erased

 With such a simple phrase, why are we stalling?

Chorus

 Say the words, say the words, say "I love you" (Say "I love you").

 Say the words I long to hear (I long to hear them).

 Say the words, say the words, say "I love you" (Say "I love you").

 Say the words I long to hear (I long, I long, I long to hear them).

Ya gotta say it, ya gotta say it, say it.

Verse 2

 Some just assume we already know

 Of the love that they feel. (Brothers and sisters)

 Some have a heartfelt emotion

 But never the words to reveal.

 I think we all relate, so why are we afraid

 To let our hearts convey what we're feeling?

 There is a world in need with hungry souls to feed

 And love can intercede if we're willing, so...

Chorus

 Say the words, say the words, say "I love you" (Say "I love you").

 Say the words I long to hear (I long to hear them).

 Say the words, say the words, say "I love you" (Say "I love you").

 Say the words I long to hear (I long, I long, I long to hear them).

Ya gotta say it, ya gotta say it, say it.

 The word love, well it was once overused

back in the 70's the word was abused

 But I refuse to let love be diluted.

We can't allow physical lust to intrude it.

 Or pollute it cause there ain't no excuse

for the greatest gift of all to be abused

 So choose to lose the pride that may tug at you.

Don't be afraid of the words "I love you".

Chorus

 Say the words, say the words, say "I love you".

 Say the words I long to hear (I long to hear them).

 Say the words, say the words, say "I love you" (Say "I love you").

 Say the words I long to hear (I long, I long, I long to hear them).

Chorus

 Say the words, say the words, say "I love you" (Say "I love you").

 Say the words I long to hear (I long to hear them).

 Say the words, say the words, say "I love you" (Say "I love you").

 Say the words I long to hear (I long, I long, I long to hear them).