Released: July 22, 1974

Songwriter: Sergio Mendes Stevie Wonder

Producer: Stevie Wonder

[Verse 1]
Simon says that now your mind desires a vacation
Free to join in fun and plenty of recreation
There awaits you a ticket
At "Please Have A Good Time" Station, yeah
'Cause what is, is gonna stay
'Til ole Father Time decides to change
Simon says that your mind is requesting furlough
Let it find the answers to things
That you've always wanted to know
There's a tour of many places
That you've always wanted to go, yeah
And to me that sure sounds best
'Cause it means happiness for you

[Chorus]
There is so much in life for you to feel
Unfound in white, red, or yellow pills
A mind excursion can be such a thrill
You please satisfy
Take a chance and ride
The bird of beauty of the sky

[Refrain]
Do do, do do, do do, do do, do do, do do
Do do, do do, do do, do do, do do, do do

[Verse 2]
Tudo bem voce deve descansar a sua mente
Nao faz mal o qu vai acontecer daqui pra fente
Vai cantar alegri
Voce coracao assim tao feliz ja vai cantar carnaval

[Chorus]
There is so much in life for you to feel
Unfound in white, red, or yellow pills
A mind excursion can be such a thrill
You please satisfy
Take a chance and ride
The bird of beauty of the sky

[Outro]
Do do, do do, do do, do do, do do, do do
(Bird of beauty of the sky)
Do do, do do, do do, do do, do do, do do
(Bird of beauty of the sky)
Do do, do do, do do, do do, do do, do do
(Beauty of the sky...bird of beauty of the sky)

Stevie Wonder

Despite losing his sight at a young age, Stevie Wonder went on to become one of the most celebrated soul songwriters of the late 20th century. His songs manage to both innovate and catch the ears of listeners of all dispositions, whilst also being big chart hits.

Incredibly influential amongst musical circles, his voice rendered modern British soul-songwriter James Morrison close to tears the first time he heard it.