Uploaded February 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
This song was written, composed, and recorded by Oliver, This song was also one of the catalysts for Oliver ending his relationship with Crewe Records because of what Bill believed was the cluttering up of his personal music and the inability to recreate the sound in live venues without the presence of elaborate orchestration and cost. The song was also recorded by various other artists including the Cryin Shames. Their version peaked at number 99 on 6.29.1968.
This video is released as part of the celebration of life for William Oliver Swofford (2/22/1945 - 2/12/2000); It's being provided as a small gesture of my humble respect and love for this magnificent man taken from us too soon, yet he left these bits of evidence of his short but accomplished, admirable and humbled life. #BeLikeBill
Produced by: Cindy Barbarino
Lyrics
What's going on with Mary I hear them say
Mary's not the Mary of yesterday
She's gone with changing her hair
She laughs and she cries
And her mind seems to be
A worried and jumbled affair
Well, I have talked to Mary, I've searched her eyes
And if you ask of Mary she'll tell you why.
It's Mary's time to run,
With the mad, with the sane,
With the joy and the pain,
'Til she finds her place in the sun.
Young birds fly in early spring
Learn new songs to sing
And each song they know can help them to grow.
Mary questions everything she's ever known before
And warn her as we may she just won't listen any more
So let her find her way and soon will come the proudest day
When everything's been sorted
Through the streets will be reported
All the people congregate to feel the love within her heart
And to listen to the music in her mind.
Young birds, etc.
Songwriters: William Swofford
Young Birds Fly lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
William Oliver Swofford - Feb 22, 1945 - Feb 12, 2000
For more information on Bill's life and career, please join us at facebook.com/William.Oliver.Swofford.Fans
I do not own the rights to this song as it is bring provided for historical purposes only.
This song was written, composed, and recorded by Oliver, This song was also one of the catalysts for Oliver ending his relationship with Crewe Records because of what Bill believed was the cluttering up of his personal music and the inability to recreate the sound in live venues without the presence of elaborate orchestration and cost. The song was also recorded by various other artists including the Cryin Shames. Their version peaked at number 99 on 6.29.1968.
This video is released as part of the celebration of life for William Oliver Swofford (2/22/1945 - 2/12/2000); It's being provided as a small gesture of my humble respect and love for this magnificent man taken from us too soon, yet he left these bits of evidence of his short but accomplished, admirable and humbled life. #BeLikeBill
Produced by: Cindy Barbarino
Lyrics
What's going on with Mary I hear them say
Mary's not the Mary of yesterday
She's gone with changing her hair
She laughs and she cries
And her mind seems to be
A worried and jumbled affair
Well, I have talked to Mary, I've searched her eyes
And if you ask of Mary she'll tell you why.
It's Mary's time to run,
With the mad, with the sane,
With the joy and the pain,
'Til she finds her place in the sun.
Young birds fly in early spring
Learn new songs to sing
And each song they know can help them to grow.
Mary questions everything she's ever known before
And warn her as we may she just won't listen any more
So let her find her way and soon will come the proudest day
When everything's been sorted
Through the streets will be reported
All the people congregate to feel the love within her heart
And to listen to the music in her mind.
Young birds, etc.
Songwriters: William Swofford
Young Birds Fly lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
William Oliver Swofford - Feb 22, 1945 - Feb 12, 2000
For more information on Bill's life and career, please join us at facebook.com/William.Oliver.Swofford.Fans
I do not own the rights to this song as it is bring provided for historical purposes only.
