I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free lyrics

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 to 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

Everyone should be free

I wish I could give

All I'm longin' to give

I wish I could live

Like I'm longin' to live

I wish I could do

All the things that I can do

Though I'm way overdue

I'd be starting anew.

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'd sing 'cause I'd know

I'd know how it feels

I'd know how it feels to be free

Yeah, yeah I'd know how it feels

Yes, I'd know

I'd know how it feels, how it feels

To be free, oh Lord

• Artist:Nina Simone
• Album:Silk & Soul