I'd rather be a sparrow than a snail, Yes I would, if I could, I surely would

I'd rather be a hammer than a nail, Yes I would, if I only could, I surely would

Away, I'd rather sail away, Like a swan that's here and gone

A man gets tied up to the ground, He gives the world it's saddest sound

It's saddest sound, hmm-mmmmm

I'd rather be a forest than a street, Yes I would, if I could, I surely would

I'd rather feel the earth beneath my feet Yes I would, if I only could, I surely would