Fred Hersch’s short notes on the composition:

The Sad Bird (2001) – A tone poem with a looping improv section. The vocal version “Bird In The Rain” has lyrics by Norma Winstone.

Sheet is as recorded on: Fred Hersch/Norma Winstone “Songs & Lullabies” (Sunnyside 1108) – sheet written and edited by Fred Hersch.

Also available on fmscore as vocal version with lyrics as part of the vocal tunes collection and as instrumental Bb-sheet as part of the Fred Hersch Jazz Compilation.