Lyrics

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 every riddle for any individ'le 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'd deserve you And be even worthy of you If I only had a brain 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 If I only had a brain