[Intro]
[Verse 1]
If I were the bird
I'd spread my wings and fly away
I'll go with the heaven
Look down and smile
I can travel the world
Way down below me
Wish I could help
But know I don't know
[Interlude]
[Verse 2]
If I were the preacher
I'd be so brave
Praying for all the good people
Who lost their way
And settle their fight
With their brother
When there should be love
Try to help each other
[Interlude]
[Verse 3]
If I rule the world
I rule it with love
It's what we need
What you shall do
We need more understanding
And free love
And we can make it
Just shoot thought above
[Interlude]
[Bridge]
We need more love
We need more love
We need more love
We need a little love
[Outro]
If I Were a Bird was written by Morris Dollison.
If I Were a Bird was produced by Alphonso “Sonny” Thompson & Cash McCall.
Howlin’ Wolf released If I Were a Bird on Tue Mar 16 1971.