Sparrows Over Birmingham

Fell down on both knees, you were young Bones still soft, legs fell numb Oh, how those sparrows sang for you So you grew up, an isolated pup You had some books, you had some love Oh, God was watching over you Oh, how those sparrows sang for you You witnessed a man a holy man Touched your head with his gentle hands Oh, God was watching over you Lived in a house in Birmingham A preacher's son, the Lord's plan Oh, God was watching over you Oh, how those sparrows sang for two When you arrived, he carried you there Near the preacher's son, your only love Oh, God was watching over you Wedding bells rang (Wedding bells ring) Church choir sang (Church choir sing) A gospel song (Whoa-oh oh whoa) A beautiful one (A beautiful one) Oh, such a melancholy tune (It's a sad tune mmm-mmm) Oh, how it reminds me of you