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