America - Pigeon Song: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Pigeon Song" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

                  G
Well, I had me a pigeon
                 C
By the name of Fred
             G
But I done shot him
        C
In the head.

Had me a railroad
Down on the ridge
But I done blowed up
The bridge

Had me a dog
He was my best friend
But to him
I done put an end

Had me a farm
Sittin' pretty on the hill
But if you look
You'll see it ain't there still

Gm7                 Am
I don't know why I done it
Gm7                    Am
Honest, it ain't like me
Gm7                    Am
But I ain't sad now I done it
Gm7                               C  G
'Cause a baby boy has got to be free...


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

C

Guitar chord C

G

Guitar chord G

Gm7

Guitar chord Gm7

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Pigeon Song" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Pigeon Song" by America.

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