First They Appear

from Neither Nightingale Nor Lark by No Little Sparrow

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From "Come All Ye Fair and Tender Maidens" (Traditional)
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I wish I was a little sparrow
And I had wings and I could fly
I'd fly away to you my lover
And when you'd speak I would deny

But I am not no little sparrow
I have no wigs, neither can I fly
I'll sit right down in my grief and sorrow
And let my troubles pass me by

Come all ye fair and tender maidens
Take warning how you court young men
They're like the stars of a summer's morning
First they appear and then they're gone

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from Neither Nightingale Nor Lark, released June 15, 2015

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Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Unwoman is a self-produced cellist-singer-songwriter. Layered with skillful cello, rich vocals, and electronically arranged beats, her solo music is a futuristic homage to her classical training. Unwoman has been featured at steampunk, goth, and sci-fi-related events all over North America and has collaborated with many notable acts. ... more

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