Lyrics:

The code of the west ain't some words on a page

You just naturally know it when you come of age

You eat when you're hungry, you drink when you're dry

You look every man in the eye



It's the code of the west when the boys talk of women

The code of the west what you know you don't tell

The code of the west a man soaps his own saddle

Brands his own cattle and some of his neighbour's as well



If you're buildin' fences then I ain't for hire

You get me for nothin' and I'll bring the wire

You patch up my windows, I'll plumb up your doors

If you scratch my back I'll scratch yours



It's the code of the west you must honour your neighbour

The code of the west to your own self be true

The code of the west you must do unto others

Do unto others before them others do it unto you