Laurelyn Dossett - Redbird lyrics

Wakeup darlin and light the fire The Redbird singin on the telephone wire All the family's on the way It's time to get ready for the Gatherin Day Biscuits bu*tered and coffee strong, the Redbird singing his birdy-bird song Redbird Redbird sing Redbird singing, come the Gatherin Day Rosie is making cornbread Sophie is making pie Uncle Jim is telling stories Uncle John is telling lies Addie is choppin onions Acie is choppin logs Aunt Ruthie feeds the baby Aunt Susie feeds the dogs Grandad is crackin walnuts Grandma is crackin eggs Aunt Flo is making poundcake Aunt Josie's making beds Sam wants to hold a puppy Cyrus wants a pony ride Sydney is turning cartwheels Someone get the kids outside! Mama's in the kitchen, flour in her hair Workin as she's wishin, cookin as a prayer Papa's at the window, worry in his mind Listenin to the wind blow, lookin to the sky Who's that comin down the lane? The Redbird's singin at the windowpane Distant kin from Tennessee, everyone's welcoming the family Who's that knocking at the door? The Redbird's singing and there's room for more Comin in from miles away, we'll all be together on the Gatherin Day Martha, she's always early Michael, he's always late Riley always brings a banjo Robin always brings a date Becky, she skips the ice Bobby makes the drinks too strong Aunt Genny kisses twice Uncle Jackie hugs too long Papa's at the front door, pocket-watch and time (Papa, what's the worry? Who's that you're lookin for?) There to greet his lost girl, can't believe his eyes (Papa, what's the hurry? Who's that at the door?) Mama's in the kitchen, apron strings and pearls (Mama, why you cryin? Who's that you're reachin for?) All the jubilation, to see her wandering girl (Mama, why you cryin? Mama it's your wander girl) Aunt Mae she lights the candles Amelia lays the table legs Mary Ellen sets the silver Molly sets an extra place Aunt Karen fixes dressing Cathy folds the napkins wrong Grandaddy says a blessing Grandma always prays too long Daddy's at the table, daughters at his side (Papa, pa** the gravy. Papa, pa** the peas) Fishing tales and fables, a sparkle in his eye (Papa, hold the baby. Papa, hold the peas) Mama's in the kitchen, music in the air (Papa, why you dancin? Mama, where's the pie?) Dancin with the dishes, allemande square (Papa, why you dancin? Mama can I have some pie?!?) Slice the pie and pour the wine The Redbird singin on the snowy pine Grab a hand and clear the way Everybody's dancin on the Gatherin Day Will tries to crack a window Bill tries to crack a joke Mark tries to sneak a whiskey Mac tries to sneak a smoke Cousins piled up like kittens, balanced - piled on the floor Papa turns up the music, Mama shuts the kitchen door Papa's on the back porch, lightnin in a jar (Papa, whacha drinkin? What's in the tractor shed?) Singin to the Redbird and wishin on the star (Papa, whatcha thinkin? Papa, it's time for bed) Mama's in the kitchen, sa**afras and sweets (Mama, I'm not tired. I don't want to go to sleep) Singin to the Redbird, sing the kids to sleep (Mama, I'm not tired. Someone get the kids to sleep)