I know the song that the bluebird is singing—

Out in the apple tree where he is swinging.

Brave little fellow! the skies may be dreary;

Nothing cares he while his heart is so cheery.

Hark! how the music leaps out from his throat.

Hark! was there ever so merry a note?

Listen a while and you’ll hear what he’s saying

Up in the apple tree swinging and swaying:

“Dear little blossoms down under the snow,