Josh Ritter Snow Is Gone Lyrics

Snow Is Gone Lyrics

birds beneath my window dustying their wings upon the lawn 

Hear 'em in the morning light a last amen to a migratory song 

they’re never looking round for me—their eyes are on the sky or the ground
below 

I’d rather be the one who loves than to be loved and never even know 



hello blackbird 

hello starling 

winter’s over 

be my darling 

a long time coming 

but now the snow is gone x 2 



you were beautiful when I first saw your feathers and confectionery airs 

the earth lit up and promised you the stars but you really didn’t care 

I sang in exultation i pulled the stops—you always looked a little bored 

I’m singing for the love of it—have mercy on the man who sings to be adored 



hello blackbird 

hello starling 

winter’s over 

be my darling 

long time coming 

but now the snow is gone 



I’m underneath your window now—it’s long after the birds have gone to roost 

I’m not sure if I’m singing for the love of it or for the love of you 

I’ve flown a long way honey oh hear my confession then I’ll go 

I’d rather be the one who loves than to be loved and never even know 



hello brown one 

hello blue one 

last night’s feathers 

exchanged for new ones 



hello blackbird 

hello starling 

winter’s over 

be my darling 



long time coming 

but now the snow is gone x 2 



so long.....