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If you're going to lead my country,

If you're gonna say it's free

I'm gonna need

 a little honesty

Just a few honest words

It shouldn't be that hard

Just a few honest words

 Is all I need

I don't need no handshake

No firm look in the eye

Don't tell me what you think I,

 I ought to hear

I don't need no high life

No fancy premiers

Just tell me what you really think

Without fear

Just a few honest words

It shouldn't be that hard

Just a few honest words

 Is all I need

Love is a bitter food

You've learned to eat

You still don't know, oh,

 Where it grows

And our love of freedom

Holds a veil over our eyes

Rights that are given

 Can be taken away

Just a few honest words

It shouldn't be that hard

Just a few honest words

 Is all I need

We don't choose our leaders

The choose themselves

Tell me again

 About democracy