Redwing, I know you feel it changing
That wind it moans
Trying to make up its poor mind
Redwing, you know my heart's been taken
So won't you please help me keep it by my side?
I hear you sing, and it sounds like you'll be leaving.
And I would not keep you, but I sure don't wanna see you go.
Oh Redwing, my Redwing, please don't fly away.
Redwing, the fear of desolation
That holds my feet
Makes you wanna chase the sky
And the same things that give me consolation
They steal your sleep
And tell you that it's time to fly
Redwing, I'll tie you to my finger
I'll walk this world
And you can fly above my head.
And in the evenings
You can light upon my shoulder
And I'll close my eyes and rest my head upon your breasts.
And when I hear you sing I'll know you won't be leaving.
Cause my love will keep you, and I'll follow everywhere you go.
Oh Redwing, my Redwing lead me far away.
Oh, Redwing, Redwing, oh Redwing be my home.