[Verso 1]

            Dm                       Am 
Just like the songbird, deep in the forest, 
        Am7                  Dm 
I sing praises but you never hear; 
(Bb)                       C 
And deep in my body my soul is silent, 
         Am7                  Dm 
But contented at times when you're near. 


[Verso 2]
 
            Dm                       Am 
Please listen to me and I will tell thee, 
        Am7                  Dm 
All those words that have never been said; 
(Bb)                       C 
They shout inside me but then they cower 
        Am7                  Dm 
Behind weakness that's ruling my head. 


[Verso 3]

            Dm                       Am 
I dearly love thee and not one other 
        Am7                         Dm 
Will know sweetness that lies in my breast; 
(Bb)                       C 
'Tis you that made me but God forbade me 
        Am7                  Dm 
To uncover my heart to love's test. 


[Verso 4]
 
            Dm                       Am 
No love is sorrow and now I'm happy 
        Am7                  Dm 
To have thee in this world for my love; 
(Bb)                       C 
And now you must know my soul is for thee; 
        Am7                  Dm 
That's why this love is my soaring dove: 
        Am7                  Dm 
That's why this love is my soaring dove.