The Sacred Bird Lyrics - Miss Saigon

(In KIM's room she has dressed TAM in his best clothes. 

She lights candles at her family shrine, then picks up the photo of her parents.) 

[KIM] 

From this picture I keep 

You, my parents, look out 

And your smiles show no scorn 

I am happy today 

For I know what to do 

And my heart is not torn 

Spirits know when to fly 

When it's time 

There's no reason to mourn 

For the great sacred bird is reborn 

From the ashes he'll rise 

And upon his wide wings 

I'll watch you from above 

I will never be far 

But my son, it's your turn 

To know your father's love 

I know now why I came 

To this earth 

It's so you find your place 

But for that I must leave your embrace 

You will be with 

Your father now 

Give all your love to him 

When I am gone 

Take one last look at me 

Don't forget what you see 

For now you must move on 

You will be who you want to be - you 

Can choose whatever heaven grants 

As long as you can have your chance 

I swear I'll give my life for you 

No one will stop what I must do 

My son, I'll give my life for you 

(She kisses TAM, prays before the shrine, 

hears people approaching, blows out the candles. 

She checks to see that it is CHRIS coming. 

She gives TAM a toy, and disappears behind the bed curtain)