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