I wish I was a mole in the ground (x2) (If I was a) mole in ground, I would root that mountain down Oh, I wish I was a mole in the ground.
I wish I was a bird in the sky (x2) I would fly fly fly right into the by and by Oh, I wish I was a bird in the sky.
And I wish that you'd give me a second look (x2) I would sing you a song not written in any book Oh, I wish that you'd give me a second look.
Oh, I wish I was a long lonesome rail (x2) With a train comin' down I could hear that whistle wail Oh, I wish I was a long lonesome rail.
I wish I had some more words to say I wish I had a few more words to say I would love you like the sun loves the day Oh, I wish I had a few more words to say.
I wish I was a lizard in the spring (x2) (If I was) a lizard in the spring I could hear my darling sing Oh, I wish I was a lizard in the spring.
I wish I was a mole in the ground (x2) (If I was a) mole in ground, I would root that mountain down Oh, I wish I was a mole in the ground.