If I Had My Way Peter, Paul and Mary

"If I Had My Way" by Peter, Paul and Mary, released in 1963, is a folk song expressing a longing for peace and love in the world. The lyrics convey a desire to change the world for the better, emphasizing themes of hope and compassion. The song features harmonious vocals and acoustic instrumentation, typical of the folk genre. Its message resonates with the social movements of the 1960s, contributing to its cultural significance. #Folk

[Verse 1]
You read about Sampson, you read about his birth
He was the strongest man that ever lived on Earth
One day Sampson was walking alone
He looked down on the ground and he saw an old jawbone
He lifted up that jawbone and he swung it over his head
And when he got to moving ten thousand was dead

[Chorus]
If I had my way
If I had my way in this wicked world
If I had my way I would tear this building down

[Verse 2]
Sampson and the lion got in attack
Sampson he crawled up on the lion's back
You read about this lion - he killed a man with his paw
(Had my way, had my way)
Sampson he got his hands around the lion's jaw
(Had my way, had my way)
And he ripped that beast 'til the lion was dead
(Had my way, had my way)
And the bees made honey in the lion's head
(Had my way, had my way)

[Chorus]
If I had my way
If I had my way in this wicked world
If I had my way I would tear this building down

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