I could while away the hours conferrin' with the flowers Consulting with the rain And my head I'd be a scratchin' while my thoughts were busy hatchin' If I only had a brain I'd unravel ev'ry riddle for any individdle In trouble or in pain With the thoughts that I'd be thinkin', I could be another Lincoln If I only had a brain Bridge: Oh, I could tell you why the ocean's near the shore I could think of things I'd never thunk before And then I'd sit and think some more I would not be just a nuffin', my head all full of stuffin' My heart all full of pain And perhaps I'd deserve you and be even worthy erv you If I only had a brain