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