Bb F Bb G C G C
F    F
When someone makes you slip
        C
And you wanta bruise their lip
      F
Use a word
F
When someone grabs your book
        C
And you go for your left hook
      F
Use a word



[Chorus]
       Bb
'Cause we can work it out that's what words were invented for
F
We can work it out it's the best way there is for sure
   Gm         Bb
To fight over something is absurd
       Gm          C     F
So for Pete's sake use a word

     F
When someone steals your ball
        C
And you want to make them fall
      F
Use a word
     F
When someone plays a trick
           C
And you're winding up to kick
      F
Use a word



[Chorus]
       Bb
'Cause we can work it out that's what words were invented for
F
We can work it out it's the best way there is for sure
   Gm         Bb
To fight over something is absurd
       Gm          C     F
So for Pete's sake use a word

Bb
There are so many different word they do all kinds of things
F
Some can make us laugh and smile while others hurt and sting
Bb
We get to choose the words we use each and every day
   G                               C
So when it's time to use a word be careful what you say



[Chorus]
       Bb
'Cause we can work it out that's what words were invented for
F
We can work it out it's the best way there is for sure
   Gm         Bb
To fight over something is absurd
       Gm          C     F
So for Pete's sake use a word

     F
When someone hurts your pride
        C
And you want to run and hide
      F
Use a word
     F
When someone thinks of you
     C
In a way that isn't true
      F
Use a word

Bb
Everybody's different take a look around and see
F
You're the only you I know and I'm the only me
Bb
Because we're all so different there'll be times we disagree
    G                                 C
But I just want to say my friend that that's alright with me


[Chorus]
       Bb
'Cause we can work it out that's what words were invented for
F
We can work it out it's the best way there is for sure
   Gm         Bb
To fight over something is absurd
       Gm              N.C.
So for Pete's sake and Jamie's and Nikki's and
N.C.
Juan's and Jamal's and Debbie's, and Erin's and
N.C.
Crystal's, and David's, and Andy's...
C     F
Use a word!