[Verse 1]
Say my name in the wrong way
Start a rumor the next day
Hold me by what I know, 'cause I know what I said
And I know I'm not dead
They all say it's a long ride
This whole life that we live
Know your words, know your own mind
And I know what I said, and I know what I did

[Chorus]
The whispers, like wildfire
Don't let 'em get you down
'Cause small towns like scandals
They echo 'round and 'round
Oh, they'll burn it to the ground

[Verse 2]
They all gave me the lowdown
Passed around from your badmouth
I will not be your sacrifice for the things that you've said
And the things that I've heard

[Chorus]
The whispers, like wildfire
Don't let 'em get you down
'Cause small towns like scandals
They echo 'round and 'round
Oh, they'll burn it to the ground
[Bridge]
Your misery is crystal
It's clear it gets you down
But whispers in small towns
They echo 'round and 'round

[Chorus]
The rumors like wildfire
They're gonna get you down
'Cause small towns like scandals
They echo 'round and 'round
Oh, you'll burn it to the ground