A BIRD

Lyrics and Music: Harry Robertson
Arranged by Evan Mathieson

Gentle dawn awaken — morning sun is rising,
And I hear the echo — of your song below,
In the morning stillness — to my heart you’re tuning,
Sing my lovely linnet — warble sweet and low.

Chorus
Freedom in your singing — through the notes are ringing,
Telling other creatures — of the love you know,
To the lark and raven — you betrayed your haven,
And your nest is plundered — by a brutal crow.

With the daylight failing — and your song bewailing,
Sorrow in the evening — as the shadows grow,
Wiser by the morrow — new life will you borrow,
And your joy of singing — happiness will sow.

Chorus

Gentle dawn awaken — morning sun is rising,
And I hear the echo — of your song below,
In the morning stillness — to my heart you’re tuning,
Sing my lovely linnet — warble sweet and low.

©Harry Robertson
and subsequently ©1995 Mrs Rita Robertson, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
Registered with APRA/AMCOS www.apra-amcos.com.au