Spread your wings for New Orleans
Kentucky bluebird, fly away
And take a message to Michael
Message to Michael

He sings each night in some cafe
In his search to find wealth and fame
I hear Michael has gone and changed his name

It's a year since he wasn't here
Kentucky blue bird, fly away
And take a message to Michael
Message to Michael

Tell him I miss him more each day
As his train pulled out down the track
Michael promised he'd soon be coming back
Oh
Tell him how my heart just breaks in two
Since he journeyed far

And even though
His dream of fame fell through
To me
He will always be a star
Spread your wings for New Orleans
Kentucky bluebird, fly away
And take a message to Michael
Message to Michael

Ask him to start for home today
When you find him please let him know
Rich or poor
I will always love him so

Fly away, Kentucky bluebird
Fly away, Kentucky bluebird
Fly away
Fly away