The moral of a story never meant a lot to me I've fooled around but can't get down With most philosophy Buddha and the pope sing a lovely note Ake my soul to where it wants to go Hendrix and marley always do it right for me If I had one religion It would surely be A love song in the distance A soft melody If I had one request Granted after I'm gone I would ask my creator Turn the radio on Been to the mountains Seen the valleys and the holy land too But ain't no preacher like aretha when I'm feelin real blue Buddha and the pope sing a lovely note Take my soul to where it wants to go Lennon and the chief always do it right for me If I had one religion It would surely be A love song in the distance A soft melody If I had one request Granted after I'm gone I would ask my creator Turn the radio on