The sun is sinking in the west,
Fly to your nest, sweet birdie,
The butterflies have gone to rest,
Fly to your nest, sweet birdie;
The ducks have quacked good night, "Quack, quack!"
The chicks have answered back, "Clack, clack!"
All to the barnyard hurry back,
Fly to your nest, sweet birdie.

The stars are twinkling in the sky,
Fly to your nest, sweet birdie,
The moon will be here by and by,
Fly to your nest, sweet birdie;
There's no more time tonight to play,
The morning sun is dreams away,
Tomorrow is another day,
Fly to your nest, sweet birdie.