G C
If you're going to lead my country,
G C
If you're gonna say it's free
G D
I'm gonna need
C
a little honesty
G C
Just a few honest words
G C
It shouldn't be that hard
G D
Just a few honest words
C
Is all I need
G C
I don't need no handshake
G C
No firm look in the eye
G D
Don't tell me what you think I,
C
I ought to hear
G C
I don't need no high life
G C
No fancy premiers
G D
Just tell me what you really think
C
Without fear
G C
Just a few honest words
G C
It shouldn't be that hard
G D
Just a few honest words
C
Is all I need
G C
Love is a bitter food
G C
You've learned to eat
G D
You still don't know, oh,
C
Where it grows
G C
And our love of freedom
G C
Holds a veil over our eyes
G D
Rights that are given
C
Can be taken away
G C
Just a few honest words
G C
It shouldn't be that hard
G D
Just a few honest words
C
Is all I need
G C
We don't choose our leaders
G (D) C
The choose themselves
G D
Tell me again
C
About democracy