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Leatherwing Bat 
Leatherwing Bat 
Hi said the little leatherwing bat I'll tell you the reason that The reason that I fly in the night Is because I lost my heart's delight
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Hi said the red bird sitting on a fence Once I courted a handsome wench She got saucy and from me fled And ever since my head's been red 
Hi said the bluebird as he flew Once I courted a young gal too She got saucy and wanted to go And I got me a new string for my bow 
Hi said the robin as he flew When I was young I had two If one wouldn't love me, the other would Don't you think my notion's good 
Hoot said the owl with eyes so bright A lonesome day, a lonesome night Thought I heard a pretty gal say Court all night and sleep all day 
Oh no no said the turtle dove That's no way to gain your love If you would have your heart's delight Keep them awake both day and night 
Hi said the little leatherwing bat I'll tell you the reason that The reason that I fly in the night Is because I lost my heart's delight 
recorded by Dildine Family 
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