[E]Wanna be humble, [A]wannabe pure
[E]Wanna be honest, [B]that's for sure
[E]Wanna be kind to [A]everyone
[C#m]Give it all and then [B]some
Wanna [C#m]be light like the [A]shining [B]sun

I [A]never much exp[B]ected or [A]intended to [B]be
[C#m]Someone who's acc[B]epted or [A]treated respectfull[B]y. I just...

Wannabe Buddha, wannabe Christ, super man and super nice
Wanna save the world while I can, that. is the plan

Wanna be helpful and practical
Amiable and unflappable
Wanna be mindful of the whole
Wanna be joyfully thankful
And full time grateful to be

I've got [E]high expectations and [A]even higher aims
[C#m]When I leave this world, it's not [B]going to be the same. 'cause I...

Wannabe Buddha, wannabe Christ, super man and super nice
Wanna save the world while I can, that. is the plan

Wanna be master of myself
Won't settle for a life just off the shelf
Wanna free from the ego-ee me
Wanna do what it takes to be free
Wanna be the one that I'm here to be

I never much expected or intended to be
Someone who's accepted or treated respectfully,I just...

Wannabe Buddha, wannabe Christ, super man and super nice
Wanna save the world while I can, that. is the plan

Wanna be fearless, wanna be strong
Wanna understand what's going on
Wanna end war and hunger
Wanna speak the truth like rolling thunder
Wanna walk this earth in humble wonder

I've got high expectations and even higher aims
When I leave this world, it's not going to be the same, 'cause I...

Wannabe Buddha wannabe Christ, super man and super nice
Wanna save the world while I can, that. is the plan

Wannabe perfect in every way
Wanna do my best every day
All I wanna do is do what's right
and I wanna do it with all my might
I wanna really see and be the light

Wannabe Buddha, wannabe Christ, super man and super nice
Wanna save the world while I can, that. is the plan