CAPO 1
Intro
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Verse 1
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I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
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I wish I could break all the chains holding me
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I wish I could say all the things that I should say
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Say 'em loud, say 'em clear
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For the whole round world to hear
Verse 2
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I wish I could share all the love that's in my heart
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Remove all the bars that keep us apart
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I wish you could know what it means to be me
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Then you'd see and agree that every man should be free
Verse 3
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I wish I could give all I'm longin' to give
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I wish I could live like I'm longin' to live
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I wish I could do all the things that I can do
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Though I'm way over due I'd be starting anew
Verse 4
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I wish I could be like a bird in the sky
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How sweet it would be if I found I could fly
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I'd soar to the sun and look down at the sea
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And I sing 'cause I know how it feels to be free