The Mocking Bird - Kate Rusby

I can see that mocking bird

For years he has followed

Now I don’t believe a word

I can see that mocking bird

I know he’ll never leave

Though his taunts can’t hurt

When he flies, he’s singing lies

And when he files, he’s singin' lies…

He will never leave my side

Brave though he is

I know the countless times He tried

He will meet my fear and pride

I know he’ll never leave

And I cannot hide

But when he flies, he’s singing lies

And when he files, he’s singin' lies…

I can see that bird of shame

I won’t be ruled by anger

And I won’t play the game

I can see that bird of shame

I’m stronger than that now

I won’t bear the blame

But when he flies, he’s singing lies

And when he files, he’s singin' lies…

I can see that mocking bird

For years he has followed

Now he’s seen, but never heard

I can see that mocking bird

I know he’s there behind

And his taunts can’t hurt

But when he flies, he’s singing lies

And when he files, he’s singin' lies…

In his bird disguise, he’s singing lies

He’ll make you fly, by singin' lies…