If I ruled the world, Every day would be the first day of spring, Every heart would have a new song to sing, And we'd sing of the joy every morning would bring. If I ruled the world, Every man would be as free as a bird, Every voice would be a voice to be heard, Take my word we would treasure each day that occurred. My world would be a beautiful place, Where we would weave such wonderful dreams. My world would wear a smile on its face, Like the man in the moon has when the moon beams. If I ruled the world, Every man would say the world was his friend, There'd be happiness that no man coud end, No my friend, not if I ruled the world. Every head would be held up high, There'd be sunshine in everyone's sky, If the day ever dawned when I ruled the world