Blowin' in the Wind [Nash Version]

Before he can hear people cry?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind

Before he can see the sky?
Yes, an' how many times can a man turn his head
The answer is blowin' in the wind
Before she sleeps in the sand?
Yes, an' how many deaths will it take till he knows

Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
Before they're allowed to be free?
Yes, an' how many ears must one man have
Yes, an' how many times must the cannon balls fly
Yes, an' how many times must a man look up

That too many people have died?

Before it is washed to the sea?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
Yes, an' how many years can a mountain exist

The answer is blowin' in the wind
Yes, an' how many years can some people exist
How many seas must a white dove sail
And pretend that he just doesn't see?