I could while away the hours Conferrin' with the flowers Consultin' with the rain; Well, my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin' If I only had a brain I'd unravel ev'ry riddle For ev'ry individdle In trouble or in pain With the thoughts you'd be thinkin' You could be another Lincoln If you only had a brain Oh I could tell you why The ocean's near the shore, I would think of things I never thought before, And then I'd sit-- And think some more I would not be just a nuthin' My head all full of stuffin' My heart all full of pain; I would dance and be merry, Life would be a ding-a-derry If I only had a brain.