Story Behind The Song

Climate volatility is making our birds stay away.

Lyrics

Whippoorwill, Come Home!
Copyright © 2025 David Baumgarten
BPM 90 Key B major

[Verse 1] He came 'round in the springtime, just like he will
Perched up in the pine trees, up on the hill
"Whippoorwill, whippoorwill, whippoorwil" Lord, he never let us be,
Kept us up 'til mornin', had to chase him off the eaves.

[Verse 2] Thirteen years he's found us, through the frost and the thaw,
Through the floodin' in our valley, through the summer's draw.
"Whippoorwill, whippoorwill, whippoorwill," always knew just when to go,
First frost takes him southward, first bloom brings him home.

[Chorus]When Will that whippoorwill come? Will he find his way home?
Through the hottest Julys, through the coldest of Mays?
Oh, these nights turn strange, when the rivers rise high,
Will he call through these gusty winds or leave us behind?

[Verse 3] Never thought I'd miss him, 'til the spring came quiet 'round,
No fool yellin' through the cedar, not a feather to be found.
We always wished him gone, now we're listenin' for the sound,
"Whippoorwill, whippoorwill, whippoorwill," Lord, don't let him drown.

[Chorus] When Will that whippoorwill come? Will he find his way home?
Through the hottest Julys, through the coldest of Mays?
Oh, these nights turn strange, when the rivers rise high,
Will he call through these gusty winds or leave us behind?

[Bridge] Colds getting' colder, hots burn long,
Wets getting' wetter and the dries are so wrong.
Seasons twist, the air's gone thin,
If he can't come back... Oh, what's left then?

[Chorus] When Will that whippoorwill come? He's late Will he find his way home?
Through the hottest Julys, through the coldest of Mays?
Oh, these nights turn strange, when the rivers rise high,
Will he call through these gusty winds or leave us behind?

[Outro]"Whippoorwill, whippoorwill, whippoorwill..."
"Whippoorwill, whippoorwill, whippoorwill..." "Whippoorwill, whippoorwill, whippoorwill..."
"Whippoorwill, whippoorwill, whippoorwill..."

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
David Baumgarten	Country	3/8/2025
David Baumgarten	Climate Change	3/8/2025
David Baumgarten	Life & Death	3/8/2025