“I Wanna Be a Mensch,”
music by Joanie Leeds, lyrics by Joanie Leeds and Jessica Lenza, © 2007

Helping old ladies cross the street
Being nice to everyone you meet
Giving the needy something to eat
Makes you a mensch.
Picking up trash on the side of the road.
Letting guests stay in your abode.
Helping to carry a friends' heavy load,
Makes you a mensch.

(Chorus) I always try to be the kind of person that I wanna meet.
Did I mention, I wanna be a Mensch?

Visiting grandpa when he's sick in bed.
Wanting to play but helping mom instead.
Not letting a rumor spread.
Makes you a mensch.

(Chorus) I always try to be the kind of person that I wanna meet.
Did I mention, I wanna be a Mensch?


Keeping your body healthy and strong
Making your friends feel like they belong.
Try all these things and you can't go wrong.
They make you a mensch

I always try to be the kind of person that I wanna meet.
Did I mention, I wanna be a…
Did I mention, I wanna be a…
Did I mention, I wanna be a…
Did I mention, I wanna be a Mensch?