The Birds

by Jim Ruhland

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Written and arranged by Jim Ruhland Feb 2021

Jim Ruhland: Main and Harmony Vocals, Whistling, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion
Chace Alaric: Piano
Ken Repkow: Bass Guitar

The birds are here.
They’re getting kind of rare.
Are you telling me it’s time to go?
Leaving paradise, it’s my only, my only home.

The wind is here.
Swirling with no fear.
Are you telling me it’s time to stay?
Leaving paradise, it’s my only, my only home… home,
oooh… whistle, whistle

Chorus:
Bang, break out the bridge.
Broken, so I can stay

The birds are free.
They’re loving the fresh air.
They’re telling me it’s time to stay.
Leaving paradise, it’s my only, my only home… home,
oooh… whistle, whistle

Chorus:
Chik-Chik,
Bang, break out the bridge, broken, so I can stay.
Bang, break out the bridge, broken, so I can stay

Leaving, Leaving Paradise,
Leaving, Leaving Paradise…

Ending:
It’s my only, my only home
And I share it, with the birds… yes with the birds, THE BIRDS

*Recorded at Master Factory Studio: Ken Repkow, Sound Engineer

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released July 8, 2021

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