verse 1-
-your eyes shine
-like the stars
-in the sky
-your line
-is "i like you just the way you are"
-but you changed the script
-and broke my heart

refrain-
-please just stick to the story
-the tale with a happy ending
-don't have to make it mean and gory
-gotta say "were more than friends"
-be the knight and i'll be the princess
-im happy to play fairy tale
-'cause when you know what to say you won't bail
-on me

verse 2-
-i know you're not good with words
-but just work with me
-if you say the right things
-we'll have a nice little movie
-you don't have to say it
-'cause i know it's really complicated
-just stick to the script
-and it. will. work. out.

refrain-
-please just stick to the story
-the tale with a happy ending
-don't have to make it mean and gory
-gotta say "were more than friends"
-be the knight and i'll be the princess
-im happy to play fairy tale
-'cause when you know what to say you won't bail
-on me

bridge-

-if you would just stop
reading...between the lines
-say what's on the page
-bring it to stage
-i'm ready
-i'm steady
-you don't need to break the news...
-just stick to the script

refrain-
-please just stick to the story
-the tale with a happy ending
-don't have to make it mean and gory
-gotta say "were more than friends"
-be the knight and i'll be the princess
-im happy to play fairy tale
-'cause when you know what to say you won't bail
-on me

refrain-
-please just stick to the story
-the tale with a happy ending
-don't have to make it mean and gory
-gotta say "were more than friends"
-be the knight and i'll be the princess
-im happy to play fairy tale
-'cause when you know what to say you won't bail
-on me

-Just stick to the script and we'll be all right
-i won't have to think about you at night
-always remember to say your lines
-and that your eyes will always shine...
-no matter if you stick to the script........
-or not.