I know why the blackbird sings His strange and mournful song on a summer's night I know why the spirit brings Us back into this world until we get it right I'm on a roll And I begin to see the light Bless my soul I've been around so many times I know why the baby cries It's way into the arms of a mother's love I know why true love survives( And it is more than the red hot fire of another's touch I'm on a roll And I am not afraid to fight Bless my soul On a long hot summer's night I see fair to warn you That there's nothing here to stop me (From drowning in the darkness Of the things I can't control The angel near my heaven Who I know will always haunt me Is constant and convincing I've a long long way to go I know why the day is long When there is no one to talk to about my dreams I know when the evening comes That I will know the song of desire that the blackbird sings I'm on a roll And I am not afraid to fight Bless my soul I've been around so many times