I think if truth is to be told
No one is pure as driven snow

A little white lie
(That's acceptable)
Told on the sly
(Undetectable)
Once in awhile
(What a spectacle)

So keep it on the up n' up
Above-board and all that stuff

No stretching the truth
(Reprehensible)
Or twisting the news
(Indefensible)
Spouting half-truths
(Not commendable)

All this urge to misinform
You're just following the norm
Just look around

But you might need a gentle push
To never beat around the bush

And lie thru your teeth
(That's despicable)
Draped in deceit
(Unforgivable)
A fraud and a cheat
(So predictable)

A little white lie
(That's acceptable)
Told on the sly
(Undetectable)
Just once in awhile
(What a spectacle)