Why should I feel discouraged,
Why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely

And long for Heav'n and home?

When Jesus is my portion,

My constant Friend is He:
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He cares for me;

His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.


(REFRAIN)
I sing because I'm happy,
I sing because I'm free,

For His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.