Andrew Peterson - Why Walk When You Can Fly Lyrics

Brilliant song really makes u think and means a lot to me and my family so think u mary

Gerard Burns I hope Mary reads this. Thank you for commenting.

In this world there's a whole lot of trouble, baby 
In this world there's a whole lot of pain 
In this world there's a whole lot of trouble, but 
A whole lot of ground to gain 
Why take when you could be giving?
Why watch as the world goes by?
It's a hard enough life to be living 
Why walk when you can fly?

In this world there's a whole lot of sorrow 
In this world there's a whole lot of shame 
In this world there's a whole lot of sorrow 
And a whole lot of ground to gain 
When you spend your whole life wishing 
Wanting, and wondering why 
It's a long enough life to be living 
Why walk when you can fly?

And in this world there's a whole lot of golden 
In this world there's a whole lot of pain 
In this world you've a soul for a compass 
And a heart for a pair of wings 
There's a star on the far horizon 
Rising bright in an azure sky 
For the rest of the time that you're given 
Why walk when you can fly?

John Emerick Thank you.

In this world there's a whole lot of trouble, baby
In this world there's a whole lot of pain
In this world there's a whole lot of trouble, but
A whole lot of ground to gain
Why take when you could be giving?
Why watch as the world goes by?
It's a hard enough life to be living
Why walk when you can fly?

In this world there's a whole lot of sorrow
In this world there's a whole lot of shame
In this world there's a whole lot of sorrow
And a whole lot of ground to gain

When you spend your whole life wishing
Wanting, and wondering why
It's a long enough life to be living
Why walk when you can fly?


And in this world there's a whole lot of golden
In this world there's a whole lot of pain
In this world you've a soul for a compass
And a heart for a pair of wings
There's a star on the far horizon
Rising bright in an azure sky
For the rest of the time that you're given
Why walk when you can fly? High.

Oooooo

Cat Wurdack Thank you.

for singing along :

I gotta ask someone to play this at my funeral.

Jacob The Great It’s a good one!

This was the song my dad chose for his funeral ❤️ brings back great times x

Thank you for commenting.  I am sorry for your loss.

Did this in my primary school music performance, it was acc mad.

Lordy, this song and this wonderful video just cheered me right up and it brings back so much nostalgia and happiness of days gone by . My heart is so full of hope and joy ,, thank you Mary for your music .

and thank you for commenting

Sad how we grow up and get so lost in the head. The images in this video are happy!

A former friend of mine played this song first time for me very early in the morning of November 2015 when I was in the shower cabin. it touched my heart. since then, I hear it almost everyday. we broke away. it reminds me of her every time I play it.

I dedicated this song to my dear husband when he passed 3/2007 🌹...41 forever young..fly

I am sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry that sucks

good song nice tempo and nice strong voice

+Austin Allison Thank you for commenting.

What a great inspiring song!

+Dan D. Dirges I'm glad you like it! Thanks for commenting!

Beautiful!!! Thank you.

+Deanna Giffen You're welcome!

This song is incredible

+David Shawver Thanks!

I had this on cassette,when I was ten lol Sure takes me back :)

@Don Scott I'm glad you found it here. Thanks for commenting.

@beanscot I'm glad I found it! You're very welcome,and thanks so much for uploading it! :)

Just an incredible song. Invokes so much emotion and nostalgia in me. It pains me that this only has 53,000 views whereas Bieber has surpassed 1 billion...

Well, it's good that the right people find it.  : )

do you by chance have the instrumental version?

No, I don't. 

I love this song and really appreciate the work that has gone into the choice of  images here.  Where did you find the delightful vintage photo at 0:30 of the child standing on the tricycle saddle?

I like that image too.  I believe I found it on photobucket.  

PucaOg , what about this one??

Love your channel Bean, thank you. God Bless

You're welcome!

Great pick me up song when I get "If It Makes You Happy"! Chapin rules!!!! :) :) Long live MCC!!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3

Thanks for commenting.  : )

Thanks!

beanscot Your are a very nice person beanscot

Awesome vid!

You're welcome!

we are doing this in a performance but have too arrange it ourselves and this has given me some great ideas

thank you

For Keniia ...

I found the images on the photobucket site.

fascinating pictures. can someone tell me where I can buy art for (1) the chinese man attempting flight with the help of birds, and, (2) the ancient flying greek ?

You're so welcome!

thank you so much. and the pixs are great.

I'm glad!

What a great song for a pick me up when I get down in the dumps.

Thanks for commenting.

*When I was a kid*

Must have been a generational thing because I am 19 and my parents played this as

thanks : )

Beautiful!

I'm so glad.

witnessing this.. you two interacting; gives me hope for this world

Good comment cozycute
Keep moving

oh, that reminds me of my little brother!!! He was so sweet...

For commenting. Hand surgery's limiting my replies.

Thank you.

beautiful. <3

@Gazared Thank you for sharing your story.

When I was three, I would listen to this song and run around the house, bouncing off the walls and jumping on my dad's little exercise trampoline, pretending to fly. And then came that glorious day when I found the repeat button on my dad's stereo.

Now that I understand the meaning, the only difference is that I get chills. And I don't have that trampoline to help me fly anymore.

@jet3rry You're welcome!

@CupCakeDrake2011 Thanks!

this video is amazing!

Thanks for posting this! Wonderful song, inspiring pics!

@139547 Thank you for commenting.

@mehdihweb You're welcome.

I must thank you and also motormana

@TheMotormama Thank you for commenting.

@mehdihweb You're welcome!

Once more than you so much. For posting this video .
God bless you and all.

@mehdihweb Thank you. May God bless you also.

Life is long enough why walk when you can fly.
Why take ,when you could be given.
By being a good man , you loose nothing but you can gain a lots ground.
No word can express my feeling about the words being used in this extraordinary song . God bless you by posting this song

@mehdihweb Amen.

I am truly fascinated by every single word , we can be good , we can be positive and understanding , loving each other .
No harm is done if we can do it.
God help us to do do.

@mehdihweb I really enjoy it! Thanks for commenting.

You got to listen to the words , they are meaningful , powerful feels you good ,
Nice song ,fantastic lyric ,

@jopa5449 Yes, she is. Thank you for commenting.

@SNOWCONEGIRL11 Thanks for your comments.

@SNOWCONEGIRL11 Great! : )

@mehdihweb You're welcome!

Thank u for sharing this video ,loved it indeed it,s a moving song .

@omgwtfwthlol It's a good song! : )

finally someone uploaded this song.

@MysteriousFlower22 I thought so too. Thanks for commenting!

There is something happy and cheerful about this song. Something posititve. I love it.

@scarleth98 I'll talk cowboy then. Happy Trails to you! : )

@scarleth98 I'm wishing I still remembered my college French lessons. Thank you for commenting. : )

@melodyl52 Thanks, Melody I'm especially thankful for the musical artist plus all those who share their art and photo images on the internet! God is good, indeed!

I really enjoyed this! Your videos are always such a blessing to me. You have such a wonderful artists touch. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us.
God bless you. Smiles and hugs...Melody

That was so nice!

@Jesusfreaks00 You're welcome! May God bless you as well!

@reliablebow Anytime! : )

@rosesredvioletsblue Sometimes I think it's more about what God is doing in me when I make these videos, so I'm very grateful when it touches others as well.
It can be so hard to wait upon the Lord but the end result is wonderful!

@TheGuitarjerry1126 I'm glad she passed it along! Thanks for commenting!

@rosesredvioletsblue You're welcome! : )