A true country gent Chet was one of a kind He found a long time ago what we're all still trying to find He was the man a six string super star Everybody's mister guitar You know the CGP Chet started that And we can see him plain as day in suspenders and his hat And we can hear his voice he was so much fun The day he made us one CGP Tommy, John and me A proclamation saying so from Chester B Our certificate our diploma and degree Talking 'bout CGP He had magic hands and a heart of gold He loved his pals all around kept him from getting old He knocked us out when he made a big fuss And bestowed on us CGP Tommy, John and me A proclamation saying so from Chester B Our certificate our diploma and degree CGP CGP Tommy, John and me A proclamation saying so from Chester B We hate to brag but it's down to just us three Talking 'bout CGP They will never be forgotten Chet, Paul and Mr Reed CGP