Standard (EADGBE)

Valley is low and the mountain is high

Sure as you’re born I’m gonna fly

One of these days I’m gonna fly

Big girls weep, little girls cry

It’s always been, don’t ask me why

One of these days I’m gonna fly

Chorus

To a place where men are free

To a place where it’s alright to be

Just an average guy who likes to fly

Some folks curse, some folks lie

As sure as you’re born I’m gonna fly

One of these days I’m gonna fly

It’s cold in March, hot in July

It’s always been, don’t ask me why

One of these days I’m gonna fly

Chorus

Big dogs bark, little dogs try

Sure as you’re born I’m gonna fly

One of these days I’m gonna fly

Some chickens lay, some chickens lie

It’s always been, don’t ask me why

One of these days I’m gonna fly