Calm that wicked wind, To pick you up And carry you off eastward, Though I did release you For to seek a warmer sky Should you be blown back Know that I will always run to greet you, Still surprised to catch you Every time Armed with this small butterfly net I will face the world alone And never be lonely So calm that wicked wind, And if you go, you could be gone forever I will play awhile here By and by and by and by Armed with this small butterfly net I will face the world alone And never be lonely Up and up you go For to steal the secrets of the heavens Will you share them with me My bright and brilliant spy? Should you be blown back Know that I will always run to greet you Still surprised to catch you Every time Still surprised to catch you By and by and by and by