Story Behind The Song

Writer and Composer Kari Simkins claims this song wrote itself! The lyrics poured out onto the page - she was simply the vehicle.

Song Description

If you have a cold heart, Blackbird will spot you and snap off your nose!

Lyrics

Blackbird

Verse 1:
Little Miss Perfect wore a pretty sheen
But some people thought that she was kind of mean
There on a twig way down inside
Perched a thorn that words couldn't hide
One day Miss Perfect went for a walk
Along came a raven who wanted to talk
"Listen my lovely, and listen well
There is a story that I must tell

Chorus:
Little Miss Perfect wasn't very nice
(2nd: There once was a boy who wasn't very nice)
Charming smile, but heart of ice
Just the other day so I've been told
Down Came A Blackbird and snapped off her nose!"

Verse 2:
There once was a boy who scrambled for gold
It made him selfish, mean, and cold
Whenever he saw some small thing cry
He tossed his head and passed on by
One day the boy was out for a stroll
Up popped a head from a golf course hole
"Say young man, you might lend an ear
I have a story that you should hear

-Chorus-

Bridge:
Inside, outside, everything shows
Glittery words may fool, although

Verse 3:
You can be sure both inside and out
We always know what you're about
So you can see I say without pause
It's best not to step on Blackbird's claws
I'm sure by now my story's making sense
There's something to fear in heartlessness
Only a heart that's warm inside
Can smile a real smile on the outside
Next time you're walking and feeling good
Look for Blackbird watching from the wood
If you've been nice Blackbird can tell
And you'll get to keep your nose as well
A little kindness goes a long way
And frightens all the blackbirds away
It feels real good right down to your toes
And not one blackbird?will SNAP off your nose!