[Verse 1]
Birds flying south to the one I love
Birds flying high and free

[Refrain]
Don't tell my darling that you saw me
Looking the way you see me

[Verse 2]
Winds blowing warm to the one I love
Winds please kiss her for me

[Refrain]
Don't tell my darling that you saw me
Looking the way you see me

[Verse 3]
The way you see me is how I've been
And how ever since she's been gone

[Refrain]
But tell her you saw me like I'd like to be
Tell her I'm happy alone

[Verse 4]
River of tears that I have cried
River flow on to the sea