Spread your wings for New OrleansKentucky bluebird, fly awayAnd take a message to Michael, message to MichaelHe sings each night in some cafeIn his search to find wealth and fameI hear Michael has gone and changed his nameIt's a year since he was hereKentucky bluebird, fly awayAnd take a message to Michael, message to MichaelTell him I miss him more each dayAs his train pulled out down the trackMichael promised he'd soon be coming backOh tell him how my heart just breaks in twoSince he journeyed farAnd even though his dreams of fame fell throughTo me he will always be a starSpread your wings for New OrleansKentucky bluebird, fly awayAnd take a message to Michael, message to MichaelAsk him to start for home todayWhen you find him please let him knowRich or poor, I will always love him soFly away, Kentucky bluebirdFly away, Kentucky bluebirdFly away, fly away, fly away, fly away
