If i only had a brain, if i only had a heart, and if i only had the nerve (aka the noive) as performed in the original1939 film, the wizard of oz with judy garland, ray bolger, jack haley. This recording sung by judy & ray bolger was far more sedate. “if i only had a brain” (also “if i only had a heart” and “if i only had the nerve”) is a song by harold arlen and yip harburg
The song is sung in the 1939 film the wizard of oz by. Lost for over seven decades, a recording of the original 'if i only had a brain' for 'the wizard of oz' was discovered in 2009 if i only had a brain (also if i only had a heart and if i only had the nerve ) is a song by harold arlen (music) and yip harburg (lyrics)
I could while away the hours conferrin' with the flowers, consulting with the rain And my head i'd be a scratchin' … Ray bolger & judy garland lyrics if i only had a brain i could while away the hours conferrin' with the flowers consulting with the rain and my head i'd be scratchin' while my thoughts were busy hatchin' if i only had a brain i'd unravel every riddle for any individ'le in trouble or in pain with the thoughts you'd be thinkin' you could be. If i only had a brain (extended version) lyrics
I could while away the hours / conferrin' with the flowers / consultin' with the rain / and my head, i'd be scratchin' / while my thoughts were.