Key: F
Introduction:
F Bb
Spread your wings for New Orleans
Bbm F
Kentucky bluebird, fly away
And take a message to Martha, message to Martha
Bb
She sings each night in some cafe
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In her search to find wealth and fame
C C7 F
I hear Martha has gone and changed her name
It's a year since she was here
C Am
Oh tell her how my heart just breaks, in two
F
Since she journeyed far
C Am
And even though her dreams of fame fell through
Bb7+ C
To me she will always be a star
Spread your wings for New Orleans
F Bb
Fly away, Kentucky bluebird (repeat and fade)