What does little birdie say?

 This song, probably sung as a lullaby, comes from the collection of Máire Bean Uí Shé (R.I.P).

What does little birdie say

In her nest at peep of day?

“Let me rise says little birdie

Let me rise and fly away.”

‘Birdie nest a little longer

‘till your little wings are stronger

When she rests a little longer

Then she’ll fly away.’

What does little baby say

In her bed at peep of day?

Baby says like little birdie

“let me fly away.”

‘Baby rest a little longer

‘till your little limbs are stronger

If she rests a little longer

Baby too shall fly away.’