Bird in a tree, bird in a tree What you doin' way up there? Why do you sing, why do you sing? Are you looking for your lady fair? Did she fly away to another tree? Do you know not where she hides? All day you sing the same old song She must be hard to find Bird in a tree, bird in a tree What's it like to be able to fly? I figure if I had wings like you Not a wasted day'd go by I'd fly above the mountaintops I'd do barrel-rolls and dives I'd snack upon the wiggly worms And be happy all my life Bird in a tree, bird in a tree What you doin' way up there? Why do you sing, why do you sing? Are you looking for your lady fair? Did she leave you late in the summertime After such a lovely spring? Are afraid that come the winter You'll be left in the cold and lonely? Bird in a tree, bird in a tree Who taught you to sing so well? Do you know that I am listening? Brother bird, can you even tell? And though your love might be far away Even another town You sing your song all through the day In case she comes around Bird in a tree, bird in a tree Oh, the Sun is getting wide Soon the night will come And the morning won't be for a while So fare thee well, dear friend of mine What a pleasure, I must say We both should prob'ly get some sleep Tomorrow's another day