I know why the caged bird sings
I know why she sings a sad refrain
Even when there's no one to listen
I know why the caged bird sings
I know why the old man plays
Why he plays his violin
Even when there's no one to listen
I know why the old man plays
Bridge
A busy world crowded with pain
Never has time to stop and listen
A simple moment, a quiet touch
Can mean so much
I know why the lonely child sings
I know why she hides behind her smile
Even when there's no one to listen
I know why the lonely child cries
God can hear the caged bird sing
Knows the song the old man plays
And even when there's no one to listen
God can hear the lonely child cry
I know why the caged bird sings.