Oh bird of paradise Oh bird of paradise With your plumes of white With your plumes of white Did I see you turn from black to white Did I see you turn from black to white Take your wings in flight Take your wings in flight Over this earth delight In a San Diego alley I saw you smile I was scared of the hunger Til I realized it was mine
Oh bird of paradise Oh bird of paradise With your plumes of white With your plumes of white Did I see you turn from black to white Did I see you turn from black to white Take your wings in flight Take your wings in flight Over this earth delight In a San Diego alley I saw you smile I was scared of the hunger Til I realized it was mine
