There's a man named Honest Earnest He's the best guy that I know
Spends his free time with his mama. Feeds the homeless people I'm told
He's Honest Earnest
Works his job down at the factory. Pays his bills just like he should
He makes them aftermarket parts for them Chevrolet cars
And he does it all by the books to get his Honest Earnings
Well, he ain't got time to himself cause he spends it on everyone else
He's Honest Earnest
Well, Old Earnest, he's been the furthest out of anyone else around
Well, he's made such a name for himself in this small little country town
Oh, he's Honest Earnest
Well, he ain't got time to himself cause he spends it on everyone else
He's Honest Earnest
Well, that's the story of my friend Earnest You may say that ain't no way to go
Well, there ain't a whole lot to his provincial life, but he's the happiest man I know
Just being Honest Earnest
Well, he ain't got time to himself cause he spends it on everyone else
I can go on forever