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"Lullaby of Birdland" is the thirteen track of Mariah's eight compilation album, The Rarities.

The song was written by George Shearing and George David Weiss and was released on October 2, 2020 through Columbia and Legacy Records.

Background[]

"Lullaby Of Birdland" is a song that Mariah has performed live a few times in 2014 during The Elusive Chanteuse Show and once in 2019. The song was originally sang by Ella Fitzgerald.

On September 9, 2020 Mariah revealed the track-listing for compilation album, The Rarities.[1] On the album, "Lullaby of Birdland" was listed as the thirteenth track.

The track-listing of the album states that the album version of this song will is a live version from 2014.

Lyrics[]

[Verse 1]

Lullaby of birdland, that's what I
Always hear when you sigh
Never in my wordland
Could there be ways to reveal
In a phrase how I feel

[Verse 2]
Have you ever heard two turtle doves
Bill and coo when they love
That's the kind of magic
Music we make with our lips
When we kiss

[Chorus]
And there's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I'd cry in my pillow
If you should say
Farewell and goodbye

[Verse 3]
Lullaby of birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet then we'll go
Flyin' high in birdland
High in the sky up above
All because we're in love

[Chorus]
And thеre's a weepy old willow
He really knows how to cry
That's how I'd cry on my pillow
If you should say
Farеwell and goodbye

[Verse 3]
Lullaby of birdland whisper low
Kiss me sweet then we'll go
Flyin' high in birdland
High in the sky up above

All because we're in love

References[]

The Rarities
October 2, 2020 • 2:16:25 • Columbia & Legacy Records
Songs
Released All I Live ForCan You Hear MeClose My EyesCool on YouDo You Think Of MeEverything Fades AwayHere We Go Around AgainI PrayLoverboy (Firecracker Original Version)Lullaby of BirdlandMesmerizedOne NightOut Here on My OwnSave The DaySlipping Away
Artists
Mariah CareyLauryn Hill
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