Just a small request from this human to a god
Let me ask you a favor that might seem a little odd
I’m at a loss
I need to cross the ocean wide and I need to do it soon
Like tomorrow afternoon
If that’s okay
Loan me some wings for a day
Loan me some wings for a day

They don’t need to be Angel’s wings, I’m sure they’re in demand
Something better than a chicken or a penguin would be grand
I just can’t wait
She’s set the date to marry him and it really should be me
Which explains the urgency
I can’t delay
Loan me some wings for a day
Loan me some wings for a day

I promise I won’t use them for a daredevil career
I won’t buzz the White House, or race seagulls at the pier
I won’t get caught
Doing naughty things with pigeons
Or cropdusting in Des Moines
I won’t run off to join
Cirque de Soleil
Loan me some wings for a day
Loan me some wings for a day
BRIDGE

Loan me some wings for a day
Loan me some wings for a day

I wouldn’t ask this of anybody else, I’m sure you sympathize
Cause you’re the one who made those lips, and put the sparkle in her eyes

It’s not your fault I said the things I said
I don’t blame you for making me a fool
But with these wings I’ll fly right to her side
This time I’ll follow through
Ah, c'mon’ God… I’d do the same for you…

Just a small request from a human to a God
Before she throws that last bouquet…
Loan me some wings for a day
Loan me some wings for a day