"What a wonderful world this would be" is a line from the song "Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke, which was released in 1960. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Louis Armstrong, who released a version in 1967 that has become particularly well-known. The song is about appreciating the beauty of the world and the people in it, despite its imperfections. The lyrics describe things like "skies of blue" and "clouds of white," "the colors of the rainbow," and "babies cry[ing]" and "watch[ing] them grow". The song has become a classic and is often played at weddings, graduations, and other celebratory events.