Why do they shut me out of Heaven?
Aaron Copland
Why do they shut Me out of Heaven?
Did I sing too loud?
But I can say a little “Minor”
Timid as a Bird!
Wouldn't the Angels try me
Just once more
Just see if I troubled them
But don't shut the door!
Oh, if I were the Gentleman
In the “White Robes”
And they were the little Hand that knocked
Would I forbid?
Why do they shut Me out of Heaven?
Did I sing too loud?