Lyrics

Ode To An Honest Man
(Lyrics - M. Novak, C. Webster Music - M. Novak)


Treat others as you want to be treated
At an early age this thought was deep seeded
Learned by example from those he trusted
And those that embraced this are well adjusted


Life’s temptations will test our social limits
Learning the boundaries of what culture prohibits
Weighing it all an honest man would rather be respected
Than be caught in a lie and be rejected

CHORUS :
What traits make up an honest man
Telling the Truth
They do what they say when they can
Showing Respect
What traits make up an honest man
Telling the Truth
They follow through with their master plan

He found in others that the truth was subjective
But he saw that their perception as defective
He decided to not play the game as they expected
He wanted his reputation to be protected

CHORUS:

Are You An Honest Man
Are you an honest man and how do you know
Can you question your ideas and if false let them go
Finding the truth is a difficult task
An honest man knows what questions to ask

Are You An Honest Man

CHORUS:

Do you have the traits of an honest man
Telling the Truth
Do you tell the truth when you can
Showing Respect
Do you embrace the traits of an honest man
Telling the Truth
Are you are you telling the truth