Janis Ian — Mockingbird

[Verse 1] If I had a mockingbird For every tear I've shed The skies would rain with laughter Every time I raised my head And every drop would be a tear That fell upon the ground 'Til the waters rose so high That I must surely drown [Chorus] And it's cold, cold, cold And no hint of spring Yes it's cold, cold, cold When the mockingbirds sing [Verse 2] When I used to walk this earth Beneath the harvest moon All the heavens rose above me Silent as a tomb Now the skies are filled with noise The moonlight wears a shroud Black enough to bury Every broken ugly vow [Chorus] And it's cold, cold, cold And no hint of spring Yes it's cold, cold, cold When the mockingbirds sing [Verse 3] If I had a mockingbird For every lie I found The sky would fill with laughter 'Til it shattered from the sound And every piece that fell to earth Would land with such a spark Finally there'd be flame enough To warm my broken heart [Chorus] And it's cold, cold, cold And no hint of spring Yes it's cold, cold, cold When the mockingbirds sing