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  one 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 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 then I'd sing 'cause I'd know yeah Then I'd sing 'cause I'd know yeah Then I'd sing 'cause I'd know I'd  know how it  feels I'd  know how it feels to be free yeah yeah Oh I'd know how it feels Yes I'd know I'd  know how it  feels     How it feels to be free