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