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 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 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 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 Your misery is crystal It's clear it gets you down But whispers in small towns They echo round and round 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