Intro = C

Verse 1
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Spread your wings for New Orleans Kentucky bluebird fly away
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And take a message to Martha message to Martha
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She sings each night in some café
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In her search to find wealth and fame
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I hear Martha has gone and changed her name

Verse 2
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It's a year since she was here Kentucky bluebird fly away
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And take a message to Martha message to Martha
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Tell her I love her more each day
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As the train pulled out down the track
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Martha promised she'd soon be coming back

Bridge 
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Oh tell her how my heart just breaks in two since she journeyed far
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And even though her dreams of fame fell through
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To me she will always be a star

Verse 4
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Spread your wings for New Orleans Kentucky bluebird fly away
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And take a message to Martha message to Martha
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Tell her to start for home today
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When you find her please let her know
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Rich or poor I will always love her so
 
Outro 
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Fly away Kentucky bluebird 
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Fly away Kentucky bluebird 
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Fly away fly away fly away