I'd rather be a sparrow than a snail,
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Yes, I would,
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If I could,
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I surely would . . . hmm
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I'd rather be a hammer than a nail,
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Yes, I would,
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If I only could,
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I surely would . . . hmm
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Away, I'd rather sail away,
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Like a swan that's here and gone . . .
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A man gets tied up to the ground,
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He gives the world it's saddest sound,
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It's saddest sound . . . hmm
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< instrumental break >
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I'd rather be a forest than a street,
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Yes, I would,
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If I could,
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I surely would . . . hmm
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I'd rather feel the earth beneath my feet,
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Yes, I would,
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If I only could,
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I surely would . . .
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Away, I'd rather sail away,
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Like a swan that's here and gone . . .
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A man gets tied up to the ground,
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He gives the world it's saddest sound,
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It's saddest sound . . .
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< instrumental break >
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I'd rather feel the earth beneath my feet,
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Yes, I would,
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If I only could,
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I surely would . . .
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Yes I would . . .
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I'd Rather Be A Hammer Than A Nail
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Andy Williams |