If I had a block of wood I'd fashion myself something good A guitar or a fishing pole, something that would not get old If I had a block of wood If I had a ball of twine I'd make myself a rope to climb And tie it to the highest tree, look out far as I could see If I had a ball of twine If I could leave one thing behind A story for peace of mind, peace of mind Yeah, if I wrote about my life I'd write it now and not think twice I'd leave it in an open book, put someday to take a look Let them know I did my best before they laid me down to rest If I could leave one thing behind A story for peace of mind, peace of mind Ooo, peace of mind Ooo, peace of mind Ooo, peace of mind Ooo, peace of mind If I could leave one thing behind A story for peace of mind A story for peace of mind, peace of mind Yeah, alright