Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

 I could while away the hours conferrin' with the flowers,

 Consulting with the rain;

 And my head I'd be a scratchin' while my thoughts were busy hatchin'

 if I only had a brain.

 I'd unravel ev'ry riddle for any individdle

 In trouble or in pain

 With the thoughts that I'd be thinkin', I could be another Lincoln

 if I only had a brain.

Bridge

 Oh, I--could tell you why - - the ocean's near the shore,

 I could think of things I'd never thunk before,

 And then I'd sit and think some more.

 I would not be just a nuffin', my head all full of stuffin',

 My heart all full of pain;

 I would dance and be merry, life would be a ding-a-derry

 If I only had a brain

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(Last verse)

 And perhaps I'd deserve you and be even worthy erv you

 If I only had a brain.