A message to Martha (video) (intro)

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1. Spread your wings for New Orleans, Kentucky bluebird, fly away,

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and take a message to Martha, message to Martha,

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she sings each night in some café,

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in her search to find wealth and fame,

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I hear, Martha has gone and changed her name.

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2. It's a year since she was here, Kentucky bluebird, fly away.

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and take a message to Martha, message to Martha,

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tell her I love her more each day.

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As the train pulled out down the track,

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Martha promised she'd soon be coming back.

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Oh, tell her how my heart just breaks in two since she journeyed far,

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and even though her dreams of fame fell through,

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to me she will always be a star.

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3. Spread your wings for New Orleans, Kentucky bluebird, fly away,

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and take a message to Martha, message to Martha,

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tell her to start for home today.

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When you find her, please, let her know,

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rich or poor, I will always love her so.

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Fly away, Kentucky bluebird !

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Fly away, Kentucky bluebird !

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Fly away, fly away, fly away........

(orig. = capo 4th) (Adam Faith)