Mourning Dove

Each day I sing, both dusk and dawn Waiting for a bird who can sing along Two turtledoves loving by my branch Oh, maybe today I'll get my chance Said he'd call back when he hears my song Oh, we both knew we both were wrong Now I'm the fool who still believes That some bright day he'll come for me Oh, why dear God can't it be me Mourning dove, mourning dove Just calling out for her one true love They always come but never stay When the morning comes he'll fly away Maybe my next life I'll be a whippoorwill Not looking for love, just my next thrill But I'll sing on this great new day Oh, maybe this time is the one he'll stay Oh, God this time please make him stay Mourning dove, mourning dove Just calling out for her one true love They always come but never stay When the morning comes he'll fly away Morning's come, it's a brand new day Before I open my eyes I'll fly away