From the recordings Overstory and Nightingale
John Paul Mason: Guitar and vocals
Chris Pepper (producer): Bass, drums, melodion
Aaron Catlow: Fiddle
Susy Wall backing vocals
Gustaf Ljunggren: Mandolin
Lyrics
Softly in the morning does he sing
Take your leave and take it on the wing
I wonder if you see me through the glass
With every lively flight I watch you pass
Nightingale, Nightingale
Nightingale, Nightingale
Never stop to worry on your way
Another song another new day
Stars they take their leave with the moon
Greet the sun and tell us all your tune
Nightingale, Nightingale
Nightingale, Nightingale
Ohhh, will you stay
Teach us how to live another way
Sing your song and keep the world alive
With every tune it reaches deep inside
Some of what you say will come to pass
Spoken by your voice we hear at last
Sing out through the brightness of your song
Please always keep alive this little home
Nightingale, Nightingale
Nightingale, Nightingale
Nightingale, Nightingale
Nightingale, Nightingale