Is it true, is it true'
Must I bow my head to talk to you'
Do I have to close my eyes'
Won't you listen otherwise'
Is it true'
Am I bound by ritual'
Can I simply be in love with you'

Can it be, can it be'
Must I sit in church so quietly'
Polyester pleated pants, never lifting up my hands,
Can it be'
Am I bound up in tradition'
Can I simply enjoy being with you'

I've been told so many things; don't know what to do,
All the things that must be done if I'm to be with you,
Does it really matter what's tradition, what is true'
I wanna know, I've got to know.

Is it wrong, is it wrong'
Must I only sing the same old songs'
Someone said they're sacred so very many years ago,
Is it wrong'
Am I bound by ritual'
Could it be I've been free all along'

I've been told so many things; don't know what to do,
All the things that must be done if I'm to be with you,
Does it really matter what's tradition, what is true'
I wanna know, I've got to know.

Is it true, is it true'
Must I say the words right after you'
Can I say my prayers alone, using words that are my own'
Is it true'
Am I bound by ritual'
Can I simply talk it over with you'

Am I bound by ritual'
Can I simply be in love with you'