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
Say 'em loud say 'em clear
For the whole round world to hear
I wish I could share
all the love that's in my heart
Remove all the bars
that keep us apart
I wish you could know
what it means to be me
Then you'd see and agree
That every man should be free
I wish I could give
all I'm longing to give
I wish I could live
like I'm longing to live
I wish that I could do
all the things that I can do
Though I'm way overdue
I'd be starting anew
Well I wish I could be
like a bird in the sky
How sweet it would be
if I found out I could fly
I'd soar to the sun
and look down at the sea
And I sing 'cause I know
How it feels to be free
And I sing 'cause I know
And I sing 'cause I know
And I sing 'cause I know
How it feels to be free