VERSE:
When the canary sings,
In the coal mine,
It breathes in the poison,
But sings as a lifeline.
Crying out in freedom.
Echoes of sweet love.
CHORUS:
It sings until its last breath.
It sings despite the fear of death.
All it can do is make its melody,
Until there is no music left.
VERSE:
When the canary sings,
On the hillside,
It soars in the blue sky,
And basks in the sunshine.
Flying up to heaven.
Leaving Earth behind.
CHORUS:
It sings until its last breath.
It sings despite the fear of death.
All it can do is make its melody,
Until there is no music left.
BRIDGE:
A cage can’t hold a bird with wings,
Even with the danger life can bring.
CHORUS:
It sings until its last breath.
It sings despite the fear of death.
All it can do is make its melody,
Until there is no music left.
TAG:
When the canary sings.
When the canary sings.
Copyright 2025 Jennifer Waters
