[Verse 1] A wise man did say Loyalty above all things But honour Yet I prefer Marly sing Respect hear him holler In the fire and the rain Marly says there’s no love Without Respect [Pre-Chorus] Marly says to protect You need Respect Marly says all virtues Fail without respect [Chorus] Respect above all things (Respect above all things) It’s all cause and effect (It’s all cause and effect) And you might object But it has a ring So Marly says respect Above all things [Verse 2] Marly valued trust And integrity yet he sings About love above these things Like a promise on a string When the day gets hard And the road gets long He keeps the name alive In the heart of every song [Pre-Chorus] Marly says to protect You need Respect Marly says all virtues Fail without respect [Chorus] Respect above all things (Respect above all things) It’s all cause and effect (It’s all cause and effect) And you might object But it has a ring So Marly says respect Above all things [Bridge] If love is a doorway Respect is the key If trust is the river Respect sets it free A man can have plenty Still be hollow inside But with Respect in his hands He’s got something to guide [Final Chorus] Respect above all things (Respect above all things) It’s all cause and effect (It’s all cause and effect) And you might object But it has a ring So Marly says respect Above all things Respect Marly says Respect
