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 I could fly
  Oh I'd soar to the sun and look down at the sea
  and I'd sing cos I'd know that
  and I'd sing cos I'd know that
  and I'd sing cos I'd know that
  
  I'd know how it feels to be free
  I'd know how it feels to be free
  I'd know how it feels to be free