One day last summer I sat on the back deck practicing fiddle tunes on my mandolin. A hummingbird lit directly in front of me on a tomato cage, not more than four feet away. As I played, it seemed to be nodding in time to the music, and stayed there through at least seven tunes. I had never seen one still for such a long time. What a thrill. That moment inspired this song. We fell in love, and that’s not a lie.
Anne Page McClard · Hummingbird
Lyrics
I once heard a hummingbird sing
Know it seems like a fanciful thing
He sang a song as sweet as sweet tea
Beautiful words he sang to me
Listen and you can see reality
If you watch you can hear the truth
Open your eyes to the world around
Open your mind to magical sound
We danced by the light of the moon
In his silvery wings I did swoon
He glittered in the starry night sky
We fell in love, that’s not a lie
Listen and you can see reality
If you watch you can hear the truth
Open your eyes to the world around
Open your mind to magical sound
He perched awhile then flew away fast
Whispered to me, our love will last
I dream of his song by day and by night
Not heard a word or ever caught sight
I gaze to the heavens above
I think, maybe I’ll hear my true love
Listen and look, there’s a chance you’ll see
If you see him tonight , send love from me
Listen and you can see reality
If you watch you can hear the truth
Open your eyes to the world around
Open your mind to magical sound
