In the sunbeams spread thy wing;

Spread thy plumage trim and gay,

Glitt’ring in the noontide ray.

Freely frolic, lightly sing,

In the sunbeams spread thy wing;

Spread thy plumage trim and gay,

Glitt’ring in the noontide ray.

Fickle bird, forever roaming,

Endless changes ever loving,

Now in orchards gaily sporting,