Courtesy words & music by Randy Lee Tredway (7-2-2006)

Sometimes, we think about our younger days

And our buddies and what they say

Their opinions can change your life

And their judgment cut like a knife

Sometimes it not with bad intent

It deals damage we could prevent

Cause the knowledge that they portray

We get you through if you just obey. (this right here! (spoken))

Let’s throw away the golden rule

And forget all we learned in school

You don’t have to do what’s right

Do what you wish – it’ll be alright

Don’t worry how it’s perceived

If they don’t like it they can just leave

You don’t need them anyway

You can get a new man any day

It’s odd, as we go through life

Most of our stress and strife

Comes from within our minds

And our chums have all opined

You’ve counseled all your friends

About their husbands and their men

They’ve told you where you’re going wrong

So, let’s sing about it in this song

Let’s throw away the golden rule

And forget all we learned in school

You don’t have to do what’s right

Do what you wish – it’ll be alright

Don’t worry how it’s perceived

If they don’t like it they can just leave

You don’t need them anyway

You can get a new man any day

But, are they happier than you?

Pure in all they say and do?

Do you really need their advice?

In JUST how to live your life

They are quick to say, “just run”

“You should go and have your fun”

And you can throw it all away again

And you can be happy just like them

Chorus (change last line to) But can you live without courtesy?