Bird of Paradise

Saw you flying by,

flash of turquoise blue.

I just had to try

to keep your life with you.1

My bird of paradise,

sweet bird of paradise.

Wish that I could fly,

I'd be beside you now.

But I could only sigh

and watch you circle round.

My bird of paradise,

sweet bird of paradise.

My bird of paradise,

sweet bird of paradise.  

My bird of paradise.

Saw you fly away.

When will you come again

so I can watch you play

in the pouring rain?

My bird of paradise,

sweet bird of paradise.

My bird of paradise.

1. This doesn't really make sense, but it's what I hear. In the original version, they say 'to keep your life in view.'