Mourning Dove Lyrics

Each day I sing, both dusk and dawn

Waiting for a bird who can sing along

Two turtledoves loving by my branch

Oh, maybe today I'll get my chance

Said he'd call back when he hears my song

Oh, we both knew we both were wrong

Now I'm the fool who still believes

That some bright day he'll come for me

Oh, why dear God can't it be me

Mourning dove, mourning dove

Just calling out for her one true love

They always come but never stay

When the morning comes he'll fly away

Maybe my next life I'll be a whippoorwill

Not looking for love, just my next thrill

But I'll sing on this great new day

Oh, maybe this time is the one he'll stay

Oh, God this time please make him stay

Mourning dove, mourning dove

Just calling out for her one true love

They always come but never stay

When the morning comes he'll fly away

Morning's come, it's a brand new day

Before I open my eyes I'll fly away