Snow Is Gone (live in Vicar St)

Birds beneath my window dustying their wings upon the lawn

I hear them in the morning light giving last amen to a migratory song

They're never looking round for me their eyes are on the sky or the ground below

But I'd rather be the one who loves than to be loved and never even know

Hello blackbird, hello starling

Winter's over, be my darling

It's been a long time coming

But now the snow is gone

You were beautiful when I first saw your feathers and confectionery airs

Like the earth, it up and promised you the stars but you really didn't care

I sang in exultation pulled the stops - you always looked a little bored

But I'm singing for the love of it - have mercy on the man who sings to be adored

Hello blackbird, hello starling

Winter's over, be my darling

It's been a long time coming

But now the snow is gone

I'm underneath your window now - it's long after the birds have gone to roost

And I'm not sure if I'm singing for the love of it or for the love of you

But I've flown a long way honey hear my confession then I'll go

I'd rather be the one who loves than to be loved and never even know

Hello brown one, hello blue one

Last night's feathers exchanged for new ones

Hello blackbird, hello starling

Winter's over, be my darling

It's been a long time coming

But now the snow is gone