(I was talkin' to my friend, Buzz, one day He said, "I wonder what it takes to be true" I said "I know a couple of things") It don't take quittin' or turnin' away Or even lookin' for a brighter day Always wonderin' what to do And what it takes to be true Partied on, played the field Searchin' for a love that's real Nothin' seemed to lead me to What it takes to be true All at once our eyes met In a moment I won't forget I had a feelin' I could bet on you You were my star in the night You brought the truth to light Now, I see what it takes to be true (Don't take much, just ev'rything) A steadfast man with a plan in his heart A good woman to do her part Good love will pull you through That's what it takes to be true It took some time but I found out What bein' faithful was all about Now, I know what to do And what it takes to be true You were my star in the night You brought the truth to light Now, I see what it takes to be true (That's about the way that story goes)