Give Me Wings

Michael Johnson

About Give Me Wings

"Give Me Wings" is a song written by Kye Fleming and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music artist Michael Johnson. It was released in September 1986 as the second single from the album Wings. The song was Johnson's third country hit and was the first of two number one country singles. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of sixteen weeks on the country chart.


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1999
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He asked her, what gifts can I bring you
To prove that my love for you is true
I want to make you mine forever
There's nothing on this earth I would not do
She said, anything I've wanted
You have given willingly
So now there's only one more thing I need

If you love me, give me wings
And don't be afraid if I fly
A bird in a cage will forget how to sing
If you love me, give me wings

He walked over to the window
He silently stared into space
Then he said, well I just want to protect you
'Cause this world is a dangerous place
She put her arms around him
She said, I know you mean well
But there are lessons I must learn for myself

So if you love me, give me wings
And don't be afraid if I fly
A bird in a cage will forget how to sing
And you can trust me, so give me wings

She said, up above the clouds, you can see forever
And I know you and I can learn to fly together

If you love me, give me wings
Don't be afraid if I fly
A bird in a cage will forget how to sing
And you can trust me, so give me wings

If you really love me
Give me wings

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Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson (born August 8, 1944), is an American pop, country and folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his 1978 hit song "Bluer Than Blue". To date, he has charted four hits on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and nine more on the Hot Country Songs charts, including two Number One country hits in 1986's "Give Me Wings" and "The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder". He also co-wrote "Cain's Blood", the debut single of 1990s country group 4 Runner. more »

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Written by: DON SCHLITZ, RHONDA KYE FLEMING

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Song Genre
"Give Me Wings" is categorized under the Country and Pop genre of music.
Release Date
The song was released in the year 1986.
Album
"Give Me Wings" is a track from Michael Johnson's album titled "Wings."
Chart Performance
It reached the peak at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, a significant achievement in Johnson's career.
Singer's Background
Michael Johnson was not only a singer but also a songwriter and guitarist, who initially bagged fame as a pop artist in the 1970s before shifting gears to country music.
Song's Duration
The track "Give Me Wings" runs for about 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
Award
It was the recipient of the Song of the Year award from the Country Music Association in 1987.
Songwriters
The song was written by Kye Fleming and Don Schlitz; both have been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Succession of Hits
After "Give Me Wings," Michael Johnson continued his success string "The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder," which also reached the number one spot on the country charts.
Cover Versions
After its original release, "Give Me Wings" has been covered by multiple artists, showing its everlasting appeal.
Popularity
The song is regarded as one of Michael Johnson's best-known works, still enjoying widespread popularity among country and pop music lovers.
Remembrance
Michael Johnson passed away in 2017, but "Give Me Wings" continues to remember his varied, vibrant music career, laden with profoundly contemplative lyrics and captivating melodies.

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