[Verse 1]
Well, you broke my heart so many times
I can't count the pieces
Every time you push me down
It seems my strength increases
How many times do you have to cry
While people stand there gawkin'?
How many times do you have to fall
Before you end up walkin'?

[Verse 2]
I tried to give you all I had
To prove that I'm not bluffin'
They say it's a man with nothin' to lose
Who ends up losing nothin'
My head's full of schemin' schemes
My tongue's tied up with talkin'
How many times do you have to fall
Before you end up walkin'?

[Verse 3]
Tried to give you all I had
I thought my love was strong
I thought that I could treat you right
How did I treat you wrong
Oh, won't you even open the door
To see the wares I'm hawkin'?
How many times do you have to fall
Before you end up walkin'?
[Verse 4]
Oh, won't you give me one more chance?
I couldn't do no worse
Empty out my heart for you
Before it has to burst
Well, I'm too hungry not to win
But you're the game I'm stalkin'
How many times do you have to fall
Before you end up walkin'?