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   & never be lonely      so calm that wicked wind,   & if you go, you could be gone forever   i will play awhile here   by & by & by & by -      armed with this small butterfly net   i will face the world alone    & never be lonely      up & up you go   for to steal the secrets of the heavens   will you share them with me   my bright & 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 & by & by & by -