I could while away the hours

Conferrin with the flowers

Consultin with the rain

And my head I'd be scratchin

While my thoughts were busy hatchin

If I only had a brain



I'd unravel any riddle

For any individd-el

In trouble or in pain

With the thoughts I'd be thinkin

I could be another Lincoln

If I only had a brain



Oh, I could tell you why

The ocean's near the shore

I could think of things I never thunk before

And then I'd sit and think some more



I would not be just a nothin

My head all full of stuffin

My heart all full of pain

Perhaps I deserve you

And be even worthy erve you

If I only had

If I only had a brain