My bird flies home from afar Brings the joy of spring to me Or the ocean endless blue He never fails His path is clear and true Perched upon a branch of green He rests his legs from the long journey Warms my heart with wondrous song I listen close He tells of battles won From my heart, I thank you friend For these precious melody For these sweet and pure tones Sweet and pure tone And the autumn comes again I ask you from my heart, my friend That you'd have me sing your song Oh, summer guest I'll miss you while you're gone From my heart, I thank you friend For these precious melody For these sweet and pure tones Sweet and pure tones You've made a shelter for my soul If your language I could speak I would weave a song for you of my home