Spread your wings for New Orleans Kentucky bluebird, fly away
And take a message to Michael, message to Michael He sings each night in some cafe In his search to find wealth and fame I hear Michael has gone and changed his name
It's a year since he was here Kentucky bluebird, fly away
And take a message to Michael, message to Michael Tell him I miss him more each day As his train pulled out down the track Michael promised he'd soon be coming back
Oh tell him how my heart just breaks in two Since he journeyed far And even though his dreams of fame fell through To me he will always be a star
Spread your wings for New Orleans Kentucky bluebird, fly away
And take a message to Michael, message to Michael Ask him to start for home today When you find him please let him know Rich or poor, I will always love him so