Little sparrow softly sings when daylight first draws near She curls up tightly, safe beside me, sleeping without fear Then she wakes, smiles & laughs, whispers in my ear Singing softly to me, Little Sparrow, Little Sparrow Singing softly to me, Little Sparrow, Little Sparrow Singing softly to me Little Sparrow brings me gifts, sealed tight and fine And wraps them in the finest cloth and motions they are mine Jewels of gla**, pennies and bra**, aged and rusted by time Come bringing gifts to me, Little Sparrow, Little Sparrow Come bringing gifts to me, Little Sparrow, Little Sparrow Come bringing gifts to me Come flying back to me when sunlight fades and days grow old
And I'll wrap you in silk and scarfs and keep you from the cold This blessed treasure without measure, in my arms I'll hold Come flying back to me, Little Sparrow, Little Sparrow Come flying back to me, Little Sparrow, Little Sparrow Come flying back to me Singing bird, my precious bird, child of star and moon Fold your wings around me and heal me of my wounds Release us from our sorrow, rejoice and come home soon Come safely home to me, Little Sparrow, Little Sparrow Come safely home to me, Little Sparrow, Little Sparrow Come safely home to me