One time a man was kind to me
Just when I felt I'd waited way too long
I felt so thankful I said: What's the fee?
He said: You pay it back when you pass it on

He said I sung my song and proudly stood
Spoke up when I thought things got out of hand
Though evil often far outweighs the good
It is just supply and demand

Pass it on, pass it on
There are those who can use a little favor
A kindness or two
Pass it on, pass it on
Take it off yourself and remember
When you could use a little help yourself

You sat me down and said: Kid, here is the deal
People know if you're for real or not
And it really doesn't matter how you feel
Well, boy, get out there and give them all you got

Pass it on, pass it on
There are those who can use a little favor
A kindness or two
Pass it on, pass it on
Take it off yourself and remember
When you could use a little help yourself

Pass it on, pass it on
Take it off yourself and remember
When you could use a little help yourself

Pass it on, pass it on
Take it off yourself and remember
When you could use a little help yourself

Pass it on, pass it on
There are those who can use a little favor
A kindness or two
Pass it on, pass it on
Take it off yourself and remember
When you could use a little help yourself

Pass it on, pass it on
There are those who can use a little favor
Some kindness or two
Pass it on, pass it on