Every Word lyrics

Every word that passes from the lips

In alum or nectar swollen sips

Will affect or afflict those about

To bring them joy of make them pout

Careless tongues banish wagging fools

Careful tongues are useful tools

That which is said shall be not undone

Not to return now once begun

Handle the blade with nimble ease

Lest mistaken lunge beget unbidden pleas