Hey, did you hear about 'em? Rumours on the street? you got 'em Little birdie whispering in your ear They say, it burns when the words are spoken Communication lines broken and so You turn your back so they find their place Fly away Break those chains (break the chains, break the chains) Don't be afraid Of what they'll say (don't be afraid) They're going to say it anyway Word on the street rumour going round Little birdie flying all over town Be careful who you meet Allegedly they've found That juicy little detail just to tear you down Word on the street Rumour going round That little birdie flying all over town Word on the street Rumour going round And round Fly away Break those chains (break the chains, break the chains) Don't be afraid of what they'll say (don't be afraid) Fly away Be the change (be the change) Don't be afraid of what they'll say (don't be afraid) Oh, they're going to say it anyway Hey did you hear about 'em? Rumours on the street going round and round and round