February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

Bird Song (*25346)

darcistrutt

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banjo folk nature birds

Liner Notes:

We have a big back yard with a lot of trees for bird houses, and a deck where we can sit and enjoy the action. Our deck has a few feeders and a bird bath attached on one side. My hubby and I spend a lot of time on the deck enjoying the birds. I especially love the hummingbirds! It took multiple tries, but I think my banjo "roll" was good enough to record.

Lyrics:

The bird’s song changes in the spring
Even before the days get long
So we ready nest boxes add a little saw dust
When they start singing love’s sweet song

We watch the male gold finch colors change
Into their bright yellow hue
Soon hummingbirds will drop on by
And we’ll see the oriole too

Chorus
I know what I’m a thinking when the work day’s done
Wanna sit on the deck - watch the birds with my hun
Have a glass of wine - feel the evening breeze
Enjoy bird song coming from the trees
Enjoy bird song coming from the trees

Babies will come out to the deck
Begging cry and often spotted chest
The Moms and Dads aren’t far behind
Baby blue birds are the best

They splash around in our bird bath
To wash the dust away
Or dive through the sprinkler on the lawn
Maybe it’s just in play

Chorus

When the summers over and migrants are gone
We still have birds in the yard
The chickadee are favorites still
Or the pileated banging so hard

We clean out boxes make careful notes
Of the nest that filled each little house
We leave off bottoms so they don’t become
A home for a wintering mouse

Chorus

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sapient 2 months ago

You have hummingbirds? Wow...

This is such an uplifting song. Happy, happy words and the banjo is just perfect!
errol 2 months ago

Wait... what's this song about? I'm hearing about birds... and how they are mating? Is THAT what this song is about? YES! I just got to the verse about babies.

Is this some song to teach us about how... our bodies change as we get older? There are bees in this somewhere, I just know it.

And then you allude to your 'hun' and get into other nefarious activities... I see behind your symbolism...
petemurphy 2 months ago

Ah, that vibrato again. You have such a natural and beautiful sound to your voice.
nightengale 3 months ago

Awesome sound, pretty and peaceful, Love that banjo and your voice!
rosieposy8 3 months ago

This is wonderful, so descriptive and pretty.
Has a lot of charm to it.. Banjo roll is super and your voice is clear and pure.. Lovely.
dawnsoap 3 months ago

Your musical talent continues to amaze me mom!!! Listen to your fun picking skills!!! I love this fun little song, very fun! I love the line about the mouse!
chipwithrow 3 months ago

Nice, crisp rolling! Beautiful vocals as usual. This song is made for banjo. Wonderful story and images to this. Great detail, especially in that last verse.
thetau 3 months ago

Perfect chorus idea, just up to the octave. catchy
deedee 3 months ago

the rolls sound good....enjoyed this
musicsongwriter 3 months ago

Enjoyed so much listening to your beautiful song, playing and singing Darci. Beautiful vocal harmonies too
expendablefriend 3 months ago

Ah, this is super. Charming! The banjo was the perfect choice to accompany you.
susyblue 3 months ago

This song paints a very gorgeous picture, very light and happy. I want to come to your deck!
robynmackenzie 3 months ago

This is super cute! The atmosphere provided by the banjo and light harmonies is perfect. I love how you've created a calm and happy mood with minimal instrumentation and some really simple lyrics. Very nice.
spiritdancer 3 months ago

Clever use of lyrics! Catchy song-I like the banjo and the harmonies