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Whippoorwill Song

from Hazelnut by Squirrel Butter

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1. Whippoorwill Song:
Whippoorwills hunt insects in the waning light of
dusk and dawn and throughout nights when the
moon is full and bright. They often time the birth
of their one or two hatchlings to around 10 days
before a full moon to enable more tasty
regurgitated bug bits for their babies.
Eat up, lil’ birdie. You’re welcome!

lyrics

Out in the dark, so quiet and still
Comes the sound of the poor
whippoorwill
With only the stars to sing to until
Day’s first rays break over the hill
Hoping to find
Seeing in the blind
Now that’s my kind
Of a worried mind

Out in the cold, alone in this world
Comes the sound of the poor little bird
With only one reason to brave the chill
To sing the song of the poor whippoorwill
Hoping to find
Seeing in the blind
Now that’s my kind
Of a worried mind

Out in the dark, so quiet and still
Where the owl and the fox lie waiting to kill
But they haven't stopped him and they never will
To sing the song of the poor whippoorwill
Hoping to find
Seeing in the blind
Now that’s my kind
Of a worried mind

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from Hazelnut, released July 8, 2022
Written by Charlie Beck
banjo, vocal- Charlie
guitar, vocal- Charmaine

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Squirrel Butter Seattle, Washington

Based in Seattle, husband & wife duo Squirrel Butter, Charlie Beck & Charmaine Slaven, performs traditional and original music primarily influenced by Appalachian, early country, jug band, and blues artists from the late 1800’s through 1950’s.

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