Stevie Wonder

Songwriter: Leslie Bricusse Cyril Ornadel

Producer: Henry “Hank” Cosby

[Verse]
If I ruled the world
Every day would be the first day of Spring
And every heart would have a new song to sing
And you know 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
Why don't you take my word
We would treasure every day that occurred

[Bridge]
My world would be a beautiful place
Where we would weave such wonderful dreams
And my world would wear a smile on its face
Like the man in the moon has when the moon beams

[Outro]
If I ruled the world
Every man would say the world was his friend
There'd be so much happiness that no one could end
No, my friend
Not if I ruled the world
And every man would hold his head up high
There'd be sunshine in everybody's sky
Ooh, if a day ever dawned that I...
If I had anything to do with it I think it should be
If I ruled the world

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.

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