Belle and Sebastian - I'm a Cuckoo: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "I'm a Cuckoo" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. 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.
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Learn I'm a Cuckoo Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Belle and Sebastian
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "I'm a Cuckoo" smoothly on your guitar.
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.