I wish I had a metal heart I could cross the line I wish I was half as good As you think I am Now that we know for sure They're telling lies when they say No one gets hurt and therefore Nobody dies, you know It's hard to believe Anything that you hear they say The world is round I wish I was as big as you You'd have to tell the truth I'd be nothing you could hurt Nothing you could use Now that we know for sure They're telling lies when they say No one gets hurt and therefore Nobody dies, you know It's hard to believe Anything that you hear, they say The world is round The world is round ♪ I want to be dependable I want to be courageous and good I want to be faithful so That I can be heroic and true I want to be a friend You can rely on, you can lean on and trust I want to understand So I can forgive and be willing to love I wish I wasn't flesh and blood I would not be scared Of bullets built with me in mind Then I could be saved My sweet lord, take care of me For I think I'm done Kiss my mother on her cheek Lay my burden down Lay my burden down Now that we know for sure They're telling lies when they say No one gets hurt and therefore Nobody dies, you know It's hard to believe Anything that you hear, they say The world is round The world is round The world is round The world is round