Calm that wicked wind,
To pick you up
And carry you off eastward,

Though I did release you
For to seek a warmer sky


Should you be blown back
Know that I will always run to greet you,
Still surprised to catch you

Every time

Armed with this small butterfly net

I will face the world alone
& never be lonely


So calm that wicked wind,
& if you go, you could be gone forever
I will play awhile here

By & by & by & by -

Armed with this small butterfly net

I will face the world alone
& never be lonely


Up & up you go
For to steal the secrets of the heavens
Will you share them with me

My bright & brilliant spy?

Should you be blown back

Know that I will always run to greet you
Still surprised to catch you
Every time

Still surprised to catch you
By & by & by & by -