We leave home, expecting to find a bluebird Hoping every cloud will be silver-lined But we all return, as we live, we learn That we left our happiness behind The bird with feathers of blue Is waiting for you Back in your own backyard You'll see your castle in Spain Through your windowpane Back in your own backyard Oh, you can go to the east, go to the west But someday you'll come Weary at heart, back where you started from You'll find your happiness lies Right under your eyes Back in your own backyard The little bird with feathers of blue Is waiting, waiting for you Back in your own, back in your own backyard You'll see your castle in Spain Through your windowpane Back in your own, back in your own backyard Oh you can go to the east, go to the west But some, some sweet day you'll come Weary at heart, back where you started from You'll find your happiness lies Right under your very eyes Back in your own, back in your own backyard