Why should I feel discouraged Why should the shadows come Why should my heart feel lonely And long for heaven and home Jesus is my portion A constant friend is he His eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches over me I sing, because I'm happy I sing, because I'm free His eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches over me I don't you know that I sing, because I'm happy I sing, because I'm free His eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches over me I sing, because I'm happy I sing, because I'm free His eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches me I sing, because I'm happy I sing, because I'm free His eye is on the sparrow And I know he watches I know Oh He watches me I know Oh He watches me I know I know I know I know I know He watches me