[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1]
Boy, keep your stories close to your chest, to your chest
I said, boy, keep your secrets secret

[Chorus 1]
They will make you an exhibit
Nail you to a wall
Something safe for the fireplace
A warning for their kids
For their kids

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 2]
Boy (Ah-ooh)
Keep your stories close to your chest (Ah-ooh)
To your chest
I said, boy (Ah-ooh)
Keep your secrets secret (Ah-ooh)

[Chorus 2]
They will make you an exhibit
Nail you to a wall
Something safe for the fireplace
A warning for their kids