I wish I knew how it would feel to be free

I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
I wish I could break all these chains holding me
I wish I could say all the things I should say
Say them loud, say them clear for the whole world to hear

I wish I could be like a bird in the sky
How sweet it would be if I found I could fly
I’d soar to the sun and look down to the sea
Then I’d sing ‘cause I’d know how it feels to be free

I wish I could share all the love in my heart
Remove all the bars that still keep us apart
I wish you could know what it means to be me
Then you see and agree every man should be free

I wish I could give all all I’m longing to give
I wish I could live like I’m longing to live
I wish I could do all the things I can do
Though I’m way overdue I’d be starting anew

I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
I wish I could break all these chains holding me
I wish I could say all the things I should say
Say them loud say them clear for the whole world to hear