Like a blackbird sitting on a wire
Singing along in a bluejay choir
Live your life like your hearts on fire
Don't let them slow you down
Like an old pine blowing in the wind
You won't break if you learn to bend
Just don't bend until you break
Don't let them slow you down
Stand up, dig down
Keep your roots deep in the ground
Don't forget where you come from
It's up to you when it's said and done
Speak up, sing loud
There's no stopping you now
Open up that rusty cage
Blackbird, blackbird fly away
Won't you fly away?
Like a madman laughing in the rain
Like a lost soul dancing on his grave
For the part we play, there's a price to pay
But baby don't be afraid
Like a new day chases the night
Spread your wings and learn to fly
Trust in yourself cuz one of these days
You're gonna leave it all behind
Stand up, dig down
Keep your roots deep in the ground
Don't forget where you come from
It's up to you when it's said and done
Speak up, sing loud
There's no stopping you now
Open up that rusty cage
Blackbird, blackbird fly away
Won't you fly away
Instrumental
Know where you come from
Know where you're going
If you know where your heart lies
Know where to break ties
Where are you going?
Stand up, dig down
Keep your roots deep in the ground
Don't forget where you come from
It's up to you when it's said and done
Speak up, sing loud
There's no stopping you now
Open up that rusty cage
Blackbird, blackbird fly away