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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan
Vocals
Clifford Brown
Clifford Brown
Trumpet
Ernie Wilkins
Ernie Wilkins
Conductor
Paul Quinichette
Paul Quinichette
Tenor Saxophone
Jimmy Jones
Jimmy Jones
Piano
Joe Benjamin
Joe Benjamin
Double Bass
Herbie Mann
Herbie Mann
Flute
Roy Haynes
Roy Haynes
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
George Shearing
George Shearing
Composer
George David Weiss
George David Weiss
Lyrics
Ernie Wilkins
Ernie Wilkins
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bob Shad
Bob Shad
Producer
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Lullaby of Birdland, that's what I
Always hear when you sigh
Never in my word-land could there be ways to reveal
In a phrase how I feel
[Verse 2]
Have you ever heard two turtledoves
Bill and coo when they love?
That's the kind of magic music we make with our lips
When we kiss
[Verse 3]
And there's a weepy ol' willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I’d cry on my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
[Verse 4]
Lullaby of Birdland, whisper low
Kiss me sweet and we'll go
Flying high in Birdland, high in the sky up above
All because we're in love
[Verse 5]
And there's a weepy ol' willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I’d cry in my pillow
If you should tell me farewell and goodbye
[Verse 6]
Lullaby of Birdland, whisper low
Kiss me sweet and we'll go
Flying high in Birdland, high in the sky up above
All because we're in love
Written by: George Shearing, George David Weiss
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