Tell me something I don′t already know I know that you can′t stand these things I′m preaching in the streets But how can I contain the truth I hold inside With all the hurting people that I see so I don′t mind Putting up with you, and all the things you say I′m not about to stop or even change my ways
[CHORUS:] There′s nothing you can say That will take me away from this life There′s nothing you can do To shut me up when I′m speaking the truth
Into the bridge and ending last line: (to shut me up, to shut me out when I′m speaking the truth)
You may not like all I have to say But you can′t prove that everything is filled with empty words I know my life and inside how I′ve changed A testimony to the truth I speak, so I don′t mind Putting up with you, and all the things you say I′m not about to stop or even change my ways
Don′t shut me out maybe baby We should talk about it ′Cause you′ve got your doubts but maybe, baby They might be unfounded
Have a little faith you′ll make it through I′d never hesitate to talk to you If you tell me just what′s weighing on your mind Maybe it could help you sleep tonight So don′t shut me out
Don′t be so proud don′t ya know that Before a fall it leaves ya And it′ll take you down baby that ain′t Where I wanna see ya
The sun′ll rise tomorrow come what may And you′ll feel better than you do today And in time you′ll cry no more I know ′cause my heart′s been there before
And here I am when you need someone My shoulder′s yours to cry upon And everybody now and then Needs and understanding friend around So don′t shut me out
Don′t shut me out maybe baby We should talk about it ′Cause you′ve got your doubts but maybe, baby They might be unfounded Listen to your heart and clear your mind And you will find the answer every time Every road you travel on will lead To where it is your heart′s supposed to be
And here I am when you need someone My shoulder is yours to cry upon And everybody now and then Needs an understandin′ friend around So don′t shut me out, don′t shut me out, don′t shut me out