I wish I knew how
It would feel to be free
I wish I could break
All the chains holding me
I wish I could say
All the things that I should say
I say 'em loud, I say 'em clear
For the whole round world to hear
I wish I knew how
It would feel to be free
I wish I could break
All the chains holding me
I wish I could say
All the things that I should say
I say 'em loud, I'd say 'em clear
For the whole round world to hear
Well, I wish I could share
All the love that's in my heart
Ooh, remove all the bars
That keep us apart
Well, I wish you could know
What it means to be me
And then you'd see and agree
That every man should be free
I wish I could give
All I'm longin' to give
Well, I wish I could live
Like I'm longin' to live
Well, I wish I could do
All the things that I should do
And though I'm way overdue
I'd be starting anew
Well, I wish I could be like a bird up in the sky
Oh, how sweet, how sweet it would be
If I found I could fly
I'd soar to the sun
And look down at the sea
And I'll sing 'cause I know, yeah
Well, I'll sing 'cause I know
Ooo, I'll sing 'cause I know
What it means to be free
Yeah, I'll sing 'cause I know, yeah
Well, I'll sing 'cause I know, yeah
Well, I'll sing 'cause I know
What it means to be free
Oh, I'm free
I'm free
I'm free, yeah yeah