verse 1
Spread your wings for New Orleans Kentucky bluebird fly away
And take a message to Martha message to Martha
She sings each night in some café
In her search to find wealth and fame
I hear Martha has gone and changed her name
verse 2
It's a year since she was here Kentucky bluebird fly away
And take a message to Martha message to Martha
Tell her I love her more each day
As the train pulled out down the track
Martha promised she'd soon be coming back
Bridge
Oh tell her how my heart just breaks in two since she journeyed far
And even though her dreams of fame fell through
To me she will always be a star
verse 4
Spread your wings for New Orleans Kentucky bluebird fly away
And take a message to Martha message to Martha
Tell her to start for home today
When you find her please let her know
Rich or poor I will always love her so
Outro
Fly away Kentucky bluebird
Fly away Kentucky bluebird
Fly away fly away fly away