From the recording On The Corner Of Hope And New Orleans
Written by Charles H. Gabriel and Civilla D. Martin featuring guitarist Daniel Schroeder. This is my tribute to my parents Claro & Luna Diel who brought me up in the music of the church and instilled in me a drive to share what is deep down in my soul through the music I sing. "I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free!"
Lyrics
His Eye Is On The Sparrow (1905) Charles H. Gabriel/Civilla D. Martin
Why should I feel discouraged
Why should the shadows come
Why should my heart feel lonely
And long for heaven and home
When Jesus is my portion
A constant friend is he
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know he watches me
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know he watches over me
And I sing because I'm happy
Yes I sing because I'm free
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know he watches over me
Yes I sing because I'm happy
Yes I sing because I'm free
Oh His eye is on the sparrow
And I know he watches over you and me