BIRDSONG (Joey Molland)
[from Basil (demos old and new) CD - recorded 1992 - released U.S. 1998]

Used to be a bird, knew how to fly
Used to be a snake, knew how to lie
I'm only human, I know how to cry, cry cry
Used to be a bird, knew how to fly

Used to know an angel, straight up and true
It was a world of difference, things that he knew
And then he was a human, whole world turned blue, blue blue blue
Used to be an angel, straight up and true

He wouldn't lie, he didn't try, don't even think about it
Baby, don't say a word
All I know is I can't live without it
And that was all she heard

Used to be a bird, knew how to fly
Used to be a snake, knew how to lie
And then he was a human, know how to cry, cry cry cry
Used to be a bird, knew how to fly

[guitar solo]

He wouldn't lie, he didn't try, don't even think about it
Baby, don't say a word
All I know is I can't live without it
And that was all that she heard

Used to be a bird, knew how to fly
Used to be a snake that knew how to lie
And I'm only human, I know how to try, try try
Used to be a bird, knew how to fly

Used to be a bird that knew how to fly

℗ Joekat Music (ASCAP)