I wish I was an apple a hangin' in a tree

Wish you were another one a hangin' there by me

Wish I was a bluebird a flyin' in the sky

Wish you were another one a flyin' by my side

Well I wish I may and I wish I might have my wish come true

For if I had three wishes I would wish 'em all for you

[ steel ]

I wish I was a flower a blooming every day

And every morning you would come pick me for your bouquet

Wish I was a whippoorwill with voice so clear and bright

I'd sit outside your window and sing you to sleep at night

Well I wish I may...

[ fiddle ]

Wish I was a speckled trout a swimmin' in a brook

And if you had a fishin' pole I'd jump upon your hook

Wish I was the evenin' star for everyone to see

I'd shine a little brighter every time you look at me

Well I wish I may...