[Verse 1] When they check your credit score and history Financial stress can end your clearance dreams The number one killer in security Is money troubles bursting at the seams Can't pay your bills or live within your means Shows poor judgment and a lack of control Makes you vulnerable to hostile schemes When foreign agents come to buy your soul [Chorus] Guideline F is watching every dime Financial considerations rule the game Not all debts are equal, that's the line Some can be explained and some bring shame Show you're working on a payment plan Prove you're getting back on solid ground Be the person that they know they can Trust with secrets that can't be found [Verse 2] Gambling debts and luxury overspend Tax evasion and unexplained wealth These are the kinds that make your chances end Red flags waving, damaging your stealth Medical bills from when you lost your health Job loss divorce or identity theft These situations don't destroy by stealth More forgiving when you're bereft [Chorus] Guideline F is watching every dime Financial considerations rule the game Not all debts are equal, that's the line Some can be explained and some bring shame Show you're working on a payment plan Prove you're getting back on solid ground Be the person that they know they can Trust with secrets that can't be found [Bridge] Active resolution is the key Credible repayment shows you care Demonstrate responsibility Financial discipline beyond compare Don't let money problems end your career Stay honest about what's going wrong The mitigation path is crystal clear Make your financial foundation strong [Chorus] Guideline F is watching every dime Financial considerations rule the game Not all debts are equal, that's the line Some can be explained and some bring shame Show you're working on a payment plan Prove you're getting back on solid ground Be the person that they know they can Trust with secrets that can't be found [Outro] Number one clearance killer overall Financial stress will make your access fall But with a plan you can stand tall And pass the test that matters most of all
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