CHORUS:  Red and yellow, green and blue
	Painted Bunting, I love you!
	Blue and yellow, red and green
	The prettiest bird in the Florida spring. (repeat)

Every day I’m watching; every day I wait
I fill up my feeder with birdie bait
I watch in the morning and late afternoon
Maybe he’ll come if I whistle a tune. (whistle) (CHORUS)

I’ve got my camera ready; Holdin’ it still
Perchin’ my chin on the windowsill.
Hopin’ and a-prayin’, could this be the day?
Lord, won’t you send a painted bunting my way?  (CHORUS)

Deep in the hammock, she’s building her nest
Lord, preserve us from the parasite pest!
Four speckled eggs will soon be hatched
But for one greedy cowbird, they are no match!

BRIDGE:  Mrs. Cowbird, don’t come near!
	Do not lay your eggs in here!
	Leave the bunting’s nest alone
	Don’t be lazy!  Build a nest of your own.	

Daddy is a rainbow; Mommy is plain
He’s so flamboyant, you’d think he’d be vain.
But be he humble, or be he proud,
When he flashes his feathers, you just gotta say WOW!  (CHORUS)