THE BARBERSHOP LEAD'S CREED
By Earl R. McGhee

1.    I will constantly remind myself, and all others, that I am the natural center of the quartet or chorus.

2.    I will never be tempted to try to sing Tenor, Baritone or Bass, for I can carry a tune.

3.    I will strive to never drop pitch, for I grow weary of hearing the Bass whine that I am forcing him to go too low.  Isn't that where he's supposed to go?

4.    I will make no attempt to understand why the Tenor sings way up there.

5.    I will take command of the melody and the other three parts can darn well harmonize with whatever I'm singing.

6.    I will treat the Baritone with kindness, for he is a sensitive fellow and cannot help making those strange sounds.

Barbershopper's Creeds
Provided by Pete Cooper who received them from former member, Greg Holthaus

7.    I will smile wider and make more gestures than the other singers, for mine is the part that everyone listens to.

8.    I will, on rare occasions, allow the Bass to take the melody, bearing in mind that he can't be expected to handle it for long.

9.    I will allow the harmony parts to take a swipe now and then.  It's all they have.

10.  I vow to remain generous, modest and unspoiled by acclaim. 

THE BARBERSHOP BARITONE'S CREED
By Earl R. McGhee, Bass Extraordinaire

1.   I will never forget that I am a Baritone and will never attempt to act normal, lest others forget.

2.   I will sing softly, with quality, leaving the bellow

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