Verse 1
My daddy taught me common sense, To work for what I own,
To lend a hand to neighbors And to build a happy home.
He said, "Son, don't let somebody Do your thinking every day,
For freedom is a precious gift That can be swept away."
Chorus
Common sense or communism, Which road will we choose?
One believes in liberty, The other we could lose.
Give me faith and honest labor, Give me freedom to believe,
Common sense and liberty Are the blessings I'll receive.
Verse 2
I've heard the promises of men Who say they'll make things fair,
They'll take away your troubles If you'll let them run your affairs.
But promises are easy When it's someone else's pay,
And freedom isn't something We should lightly give away.
Chorus
Common sense or communism, Which road will we choose?
One believes in liberty, The other we could lose.
Give me faith and honest labor, Give me freedom to believe,
Common sense and liberty Are the blessings I'll receive.
Verse 3
I believe in helping people When they're struggling to get by,
In giving every child a chance To spread their wings and fly.
But kindness can't be measured By the power of the state,
And justice must protect us all, The humble and the great.
Bridge — Soft Piano
I've read about the nations Where the people lost their voice,
Where power ruled the working man And left him little choice.
So I'll cherish every freedom, And remember what it's worth,
For no government is greater Than the people of this earth.
Final Chorus — Full Band
Common sense or communism, Which road will we choose?
I'll stand for faith and freedom, For the rights we must not lose.
Give me truth and honest labor, Give me hope and liberty,
And a country where tomorrow Still belongs to you and me!
Ending — Piano Slows
Let freedom ring across this land, Let truth and kindness shine,
With common sense and helping hands, We'll build a better time.
Common sense and liberty