There's a little grey bird perched on the gate,
Beady black eyes watching the street
Doesnt notice the cat creeping up until its too late,

Run away little bird, run away.

There's a long Orange cat crawling up to the fence,
Its claws are outstretched to strike,
The small little bird has no defense,

Run away little bird, run away.

There's a swish of a tail and the bird is aware,
The cat leaps up from the ground,
The bird spreads his wings and takes to the air,

Run away little bird, run away.

There's a cat in the garden, licking her feet,
​​​​​​A small feathered carcass lying nearby,
While kittens nurse at her teats.

Little bird, little bird, gone away