- How many roads must a man walk down,
Before he’s called a man,
How many seas must a white dove sail,
Before he sleeps in the sand,
How many times must the canon balls fly,
Before they’re forever banned.
Chorus:
The answer my friend, is blowin’ in the wind.
The answer is blow in’ in the wind.
- How many years can a mountain exist,
Before it’s washed in the sea.
How many years can some people exist,
Before they’re allowed to be free.
How many times can a man turn his head,
And pretend he just doesn’t see. - How many times must a man look up,
Before he can see the sky,
How many ears must one have,
Before he can hear people cry,
How many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people have died.