Darlin' One (Bearsville Version)

The smell of man that now scents your wings

And with that brings along a train

Banished forever from your sacred nest

Lay your little head to rest and be still

Hey, darlin' one

Your time has come

Hey, darlin' one

One hundred midnights since have passed

Since I finally held you fast and you were safe

Wax burns my fingers from clear blue flame

And with that came like you were afraid

Don't be afraid

Hey, darlin' one

You've just begun

Hey, darlin' one

Your time has just begun

Cupped my hands around you

And I hoped that you won't fly

My tears fell through the dirt

As I heaved you to the sky

Hey, darlin' one

I said, hey, darlin' one

Your time has come

And okay, darlin' one

Your time has come

I said, hey, darlin' one

Your time has come