If I were free to speak my mind,
I'd tell a tale to all mankind.
Of how the flowers do bloom and fade,
Of how we fought and how we gained.
verse 2
When all mankind has ceased to fight
I'll raise my head in thanks each night.
For this great love and all it means,
For golden days and peaceful dreams.
verse 3
This weary world has had its fill
Of words of war on ev'ry hill.
The time has come for peaceful days
For peaceful men and peaceful ways.
verse 4
If I were free to speak my mind,
I'd tell a tale to all mankind.
Of how the flowers do bloom and fade,
Of how we fought and how we gained.