Pat Barrett
Sparrows and Lilies
[Verse 1]
Brother, lay your head down
Sister, don't you know?
Ain't no rest in worry
Troubles come, troubles go
I have seen the sparrow
I have watched her fly
No, she does not worry
Tell me why should I?

[Chorus]
So hold on, love
Things are gonna get better
Things are gonna get better
I know it's hard
Hold on, love
Things are gonna get better
Things are gonna get better
I know they are

[Interlude]
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[Verse 2]
I have seen the lily dancing with the wind
Open to the sunshine
Open to the rain
Dressed in all her beauty
Given what she needs
If I listen closely
I can hear her sing to me
[Chorus]
So hold on, love
Things are gonna get better
Things are gonna get better
I know it's hard
Hold on, love
Things are gonna get better
Things are gonna get better
I know they are

[Instrumental]

[Chorus]
Hold on, love
Things are gonna get better
Things are gonna get better
I know it's hard
Hold on, love
Things are gonna get better
Things are gonna get better
I know they are

[Instrumental]

[Outro]
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