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Bird Without Wings Lyrics by Bruce Cockburn

Rarities

2022

[Verse 1]
In the circle of your arms
I could have set the sun in silver
And made for you a ring so fine
If we had grown together, babe
We might have made it to the seashore
And left this muddy river far behind
[Chorus]
Ah, but I couldn't find the key
That would unlock these chains of mine
And my songs were not complete enough to sing
I could only feel your music
One line at a time
And there's no chance for a bird without wings
[Verse 2]
If only I had read
The meaning that your eyes hеld
As they shone like diamonds burning in thе dawn
But the raindrops in my own
Changed the colour of the sky
And I just sat and helplessly looked on
[Chorus]
So I'll go on worshipping
My world of faded dreams
Though the church bells are of lead and will not ring
And to those who try to tell themselves
I am more than what I seem
I say what good is a bird without wings?
Credits
Bruce Cockburn

Bruce Cockburn

About “Bird Without Wings” by Bruce Cockburn

Read the complete lyrics to "Bird Without Wings" by Bruce Cockburn from the album "Rarities" in 2022. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Singer-Songwriter, Canada, In English.

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"Bird Without Wings" is credited to Bruce Cockburn. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Bird Without Wings" appears on "Rarities" in 2022.

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