The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #23431   Message #1116207
Posted By: Dave Hanson
15-Feb-04 - 04:20 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Sweet Little Robin (Burl Ives)
Subject: RE: Burl Ives Robin Song
Try this trad version-

As I woke one morning
When all sweet things are born
A robin perched upon my sill
to signal the coming morn

He was so sweet and gentle
as softly he did sing
sweet thoughts of love and happiness
Into my heart did spring

He sang his song so sweetly
Then as he paused........    a lull
I gently closed the window
And crushed his fucking skull