Can you take a hint It's written in the print Written in my font Can you read 'em They ain't readin' it right So don't you listen to 'em Break the word down into syllables Sort out your little riddles Well you know your life ain't at stake Don't be afraid to make a mistake Read it off the wall To read the top stand tall Help me clarify my meanings Once you get it right, you'll never get it wrong I swear, I swear Break the word down into syllables Sort out your little riddles Well you know your life ain't at stake Don't be afraid to make a mistake Don't keep it to yourself, don't put the story back on it's shelf Read it out, so everybody knows what you're talking about