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Redbird Lyrics by Lead Belly

Lead Belly Complete Recorded Works 1939-1947 In Chronological Order - Volume 4

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[Intro]
Now, this is another children's play song
And the children is playin' and they done got warm now
And they're playin' and what they been doing has got pretty good to 'em
They got a little speed up
Now they gonna sing, they playing in the ring
They singing and playin' "Red Bird Soon In The Morning"
As they play "Red Bird Soon In The Morning," everybody's goin' 'round the ring
Nobody inside the ring and they gon' swing and sing this time
You swing my partner and I'll swing yours
And keep all the way 'round the ring till you get back home, then you settle down
They gon' sing "Red Bird"

[Chorus]
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning

[Chorus 2]
Red Bird, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird, Red Bird soon in the morning

[Chorus]
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning

[Chorus 2]
Red Bird, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird, Red Bird soon in the morning

[Chorus]
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning

[Verse 1]
What's the matter with the Red Bird, soon in the morning?
What's the matter with the Red Bird, soon in the morning?
What's the matter with the Red Bird, soon in the morning?
What's the matter with the Red Bird, soon in the morning?

[Chorus 1]
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning

[Verse 2]
Cat got the Red Bird, soon in the morning
Cat got the Red Bird, soon in the morning
Cat got the Red Bird, soon in the morning

[Chorus 1]
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning

[Verse 3]
Hawk got the Red Bird, soon in the morning
Hawk got the Red Bird, soon in the morning
Hawk got the Red Bird, soon in the morning

[Chorus 1]
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning

[Verse 4]
What's the matter with the Red Bird, soon in the morning?
What's the matter with the Red Bird, soon in the morning?
What's the matter with the Red Bird, soon in the morning?
What's the matter with the Red Bird, soon in the morning?

[Chorus]
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning

[Verse 5]
Red Bird's gone, that's soon in the morning
Red Bird's gone, that's soon in the morning
Red Bird's gone, that's soon in the morning

[Chorus 1]
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird soon in the morning, Red Bird soon in the morning

[Chorus 2]
Red Bird, Red Bird soon in the morning
Red Bird, Red Bird soon in the morning
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About “Redbird” by Lead Belly

Read the complete lyrics to "Redbird" by Lead Belly from the album "Lead Belly Complete Recorded Works 1939-1947 In Chronological Order - Volume 4". 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 Children's Music, Folk, Blues.

"Redbird" is performed by Lead Belly. from the album "Lead Belly Complete Recorded Works 1939-1947 In Chronological Order - Volume 4" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Redbird", explore more songs by Lead Belly using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Redbird" is credited to Lead Belly. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Redbird" appears on "Lead Belly Complete Recorded Works 1939-1947 In Chronological Order - Volume 4".

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