Little birdy, little birdy
what makes you fly so high?
it's because i am a birdy
and i'm not afraid to die
Little birdy, little birdy
come sing me your song
i've a short time to be here with you
and a long time, to be gone
Little birdy, little birdy
what makes your wing so blue?
it's because i've been a-grievin'
grievin' after you
Little birdy, little birdy
come sing me your song
i've a short time to be here with you
and a long time, to be gone
Little birdy, little birdy
what makes your head so red?
after all that i have been through
it's a wonder i ain't dead
Little birdy, little birdy
come sing me your song
i've a short time to be here with you
and a long time, to be gone