I wish by golly I could spread my wings and fly And let my grounded soul be free for just a little while To be like eagles when they ride upon the wind And taste the sweetest taste of freedom for my soul CHORUS: Then I'd be free at last, free at last Great God Almighty I'd be free at last To let my feelings lie where harm can not come by And hurt this always hurtin' heart That needs to rest awhile I wish by golly I could spread my wings and fly And taste the sweetest taste of freedom for my soul CHORUS: Then I'd be free at last, free at last Great God Almighty I'd be free at last I'd be free at last, free at last Great God Almighty I'd be free at last (REPEAT CHORUS)