Wild World

Even though we've lost the folk-singing you,
and you've changed into someone new,
when you fly you should go by "Cat Stevens",
or the plane isn't leavin'.

But if you call yourself Yusuf I don't care,

hell, use the last name "Islam," that's fair,

but just remember there's a no-fly list out there,

Oh baby baby it's a wild world,
It's hard to get by, when Bush has got your file.
Oh baby baby it's a wild world.
I'll always remember you with some style.

You know I've seen the silly things that you do,
and I've tried to stand up for you,
but when you called for the head of Salman Rushdie,
that even hushed me.

And if you wanna fly take good care,

Avoid the turban and facial hair,

that kind of freaks out Americans everywhere.