Belle and Sebastian - I'm a Cuckoo: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "I'm a Cuckoo" 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.
F# I'm glad to see you B I had a funny dream A#m G#m You were wearing funny shoes A#m G#m You were going to a dance A#m You were dressed like a punk but you B A#m C# C#sus4 C# were too young to remember F# Glad to see you B I'm outside the house A#m G#m I'm not thinking right today A#m G#m I've got no energy A#m B A#m I'm glad that you were waiting with me C# Tell me all about your day Chorus: D#m C# Breaking off is misery B F# I see a wilderness for you and me B A#m Punctuated by philosophy C# B I’m wondering how things could've been I'm happy for you You've made it hard for me I counted on your company You are staying with your friends tonight I'm feeling sorry for myself I keep taking everything to be a sign I'm happy for you Now I know this hurt is poison Too sharp to be bled I'm sitting on my empty bed I'm on my empty bed At night, the fever grows, it's pounding pounding Chorus: I'd rather be in Tokyo I'd rather listen to Thin Lizzy-oh Watch the Sunday gang in Harajuku There's something wrong with me, I'm a cuckoo Scary moment, lovin' every moment I was high from playing shows We lost a singer to her clothes My trouble raised its ugly head I was revealed and I was home in bed I was a kid again Jesus told me, go after every coin Like it was the last in the world And protect the wayward child But I'm a little lost sheep I need my Bo Peep You know I need my shepherd here tonight Chorus: Breaking off is misery I see a wilderness for you and me Punctuated by philosophy And a wondering how things could've been I'd like to see you, but really I should stay away And let you settle down I've got no claims to your crown I was the boss of you and I loved you You know I loved you It's all over now I was there for you When you were lonely I was there when you were bad I was there when you were sad Now it's my time of need I'm thinking, do I have to plead to get you by my side? Chorus: I'd rather be in Tokyo I'd rather listen to Thin Lizzy-oh Watch the Sunday gang in Harajuku There's something wrong with me, I'm a cuckoo You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA#m  B  C#  C#sus4  D#m  F#  G#m  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 "I'm a Cuckoo" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "I'm a Cuckoo" by Belle and Sebastian.