THE WAY I FEEL

written by Gordon Lightfoot

performed by Cowboy Junkies

The way I feel is like a robin
Whose babes have flown to come no more
Like a tall oak tree alone and cryin'
When her birds have flown and the nest is bare

Now a woman lord is like a young bird
And the tall oak tree is a young man's heart
Among his boughs you will find her nesting
When the nights are cool she's warm and dry

Your coat of green will protect her
Her wings will grow your love will too
But all too soon your mighty branches
Will cease to hold her and she'll fly from you

The way I feel is like a robin
Whose babes have flown to come no more
Like a tall oak tree alone and cryin'
When her birds have flown and the nest is bare

When her birds have flown and the nest is bare

from Beautiful: A Tribute To Gordon Lightfoot

©1967 Moose Music; ©2003 Borealis Record Company Ltd, NorthernBlues Music Inc.

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